Mercedes-Benz R-Class MOT Results
Registered in 200968.8% pass rate
from 138 tests in 2017
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz R-Class is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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8.0% fail on
Position lamps
- 5.1% fail on Rear lamps (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Front lamps
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4.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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4.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.9% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.72% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
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4.3% fail on
Flashing type
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3.6% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp
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0.72% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.72% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.72% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.72% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
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2.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Position lamps
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5.1% fail on
Suspension
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2.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 2.2% fail on Condition
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1.4% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.4% fail on Condition
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1.4% fail on
Air suspension
(340 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.72% fail on Bellows
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0.72% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.72% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.72% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.72% fail on
Front drive shafts
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2.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
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5.1% fail on
Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Condition
- 0.72% fail on Tread depth
- 0.72% fail on Valve stem
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3.6% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.2% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.4% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Brakes
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1.4% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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1.4% fail on
Components
- 1.4% fail on Pipes
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1.4% fail on
Components
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1.4% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.72% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.72% fail on
Hub components
- 0.72% fail on Brake pads
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1.4% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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2.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 1.4% fail on Washers
- 0.72% fail on Windscreen
- 0.72% fail on Wipers
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2006 - 2013)
Mercedes-Benz version of a people carrier. Huge amounts of space inside. Available as a long wheelbase for even more room. A seven seater from 2010 rather than the original six-seater.