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Mercedes-benz CLS - 2013

198.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2013 is 221.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CLS, model year 2013. Sample size: 3,563 cars, 8,277 tests and 16,388 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 3,563 cars

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS shows an overall defect rate of 198 per 100 vehicles, which is 10% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, this model excels in several categories, particularly in steering, visibility, lights and electrics, body structure, and equipment, where it performs significantly better than the average. However, it has a concerning defect rate for brakes, with 169 defects per 100 vehicles compared to an average of 100. As mileage increases, the defect rate for the CLS also rises, especially in the highest mileage category, indicating a trend consistent with older vehicles. Overall, while this model has notable strengths, its brake issues warrant attention.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 3,563 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 71.2% worse
168.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 98.4 / 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
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 94.6% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 53.3% better
8.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 82.4% better
8.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 12.5% better
192.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 219.6 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 84.5% better
3.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 82.7% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 32.1% better
13.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.6 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 379 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)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,365
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,558
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,128
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,036
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 835
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 642
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 550
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 544
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 467
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 459

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 467
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 422
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 395
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 251
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 229
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 156
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 103
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 85
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 56