Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 appears in 10,988 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1996–2016. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 82.0%.
10,988
MOT tests analysed
82.0%
Pass rate
17.9%
Fail rate
1996–2016
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 301 | 80.7% | 19.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 7.3% | 806 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 750 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.3% | 693 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.5% | 491 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 287 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 228 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 195 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.6% | 178 |
Methodology & source. Based on 10,988 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.