MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 315
8 vehicles · 49 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Mercedes-benz 315 vehicles and 49 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 315 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 178,650 miles.
8
Vehicles
49
MOT tests
17,082
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 315 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 315 MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Brakes21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Steering8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Identification & plates2%
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Visibility2%
Mercedes-benz 315 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (8)
Most common Mercedes-benz 315 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 315 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- head lamp beam adjusters fitted (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
- O/S/R brake pad wear warning wire trapped / damaged by carrier mounting bolt. (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- underside corrosion (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- N/S/Front wing damaged (1 times)
Mercedes-benz 315 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 208,072 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 64,324 |
| 2009 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 297,787 |
| 2008 | 3 | 24 | 92% | 168,840 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 54,714 |
Mercedes-benz 315 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Mercedes-benz 315 vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 315 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); head lamp beam adjusters fitted; Play in steering rack inner joint(s).
The typical Mercedes-benz 315 in our data has covered around
178,650 miles.
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