2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 MOT pass rate and common faults

215 MOT tests in 2024. 81.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

144Well above average
Passed first time81.9%
Failed or needed repairs18.1%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 215 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Position lamp: not working1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes14.0%
  2. Suspension8.8%
  3. Lights & electrics6.0%
  4. Tyres3.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500?

In 2024, 81.9% of 2007 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 cars passed their MOT first time, across 215 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 144, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).