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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t

1 vehicles · 2 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t vehicles and 2 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 125,099 miles.

1
Vehicles
2
MOT tests
11.5
Faults per test
22%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t MOT tests:

  • Lamps & electrical26%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
  • Identification & plates13%
  • Steering13%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Brakes4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Body & structure4%

Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t MOT tests:

  1. Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) (1 times)
  2. Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
  3. Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounts missing or perished (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  4. Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID/Xenon bulbs fitted to halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c)) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/ floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID/Xenon bulbs fitted to halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1996 1 2 50% 125,099

Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 11.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t MOT issues are: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)); Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)); Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounts missing or perished (6.1.2 (a)).

The typical Mercedes-benz 3.6 - 24t in our data has covered around 125,099 miles.

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