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Mercedes-benz CLS - 2012

174.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2012 is 249.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CLS, model year 2012. Sample size: 1,323 cars, 3,065 tests and 5,346 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,323 cars

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car from the same year, with 174 defects per 100 vehicles versus the average of 246. This represents a 29% improvement. Notably, the CLS excels in categories such as Steering and Visibility, with defect rates of just 0.72% and 7.7%, compared to much higher averages. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates increase with distance driven, particularly after 93,000 miles. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability in key areas, making it a strong performer among its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,323 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 18.0% worse
122.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 103.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 94.7% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 59.9% better
7.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 88.4% better
7.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 22.3% better
189.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 244.4 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▲ 88.5% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 91.9% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 6.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 26.7% better
17.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.6 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 402 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 970
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 831
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 455
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 291
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 275
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 195
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 193
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 190
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 144
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 141

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 141
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 132
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 129
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 97
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 84
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 21