Mercedes-Benz R-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2012

84.5% pass rate

from 71 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz R-Class is unusually good or bad.

7.0% fail on Suspension
- 7.0% fail on Drive shafts (19 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 7.0% fail on Front drive shafts (20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 7.0% fail on Constant velocity joints (20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
5.6% fail on Tyres
- 5.6% fail on Condition
4.2% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 4.2% fail on Position lamps
  - 4.2% fail on Front lamps
- 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
1.4% fail on Brakes
- 1.4% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
1.4% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 1.4% fail on Wipers
1.4% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate

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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.