MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 316 ngt
2 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz 316 ngt vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 316 ngt has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 131,393 miles.
2
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
5,644
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 316 ngt problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 316 ngt MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension73%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Other8%
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Visibility4%
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Steering4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Brakes4%
Mercedes-benz 316 ngt pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: CNG (1), Petrol (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz 316 ngt MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 316 ngt MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz 316 ngt pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 19 | 84% | 131,393 |
Mercedes-benz 316 ngt reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz 316 ngt vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 316 ngt MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz 316 ngt in our data has covered around
131,393 miles.
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