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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 416

2 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mercedes-benz 416 vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 416 has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 95,941 miles.

2
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
4,126
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
10%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 416 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 416 MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension65%
  • Brakes25%
  • Lamps & electrical10%

Mercedes-benz 416 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%
20250%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Mercedes-benz 416 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 416 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz 416 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2001 1 13 69% 53,637

Mercedes-benz 416 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mercedes-benz 416 vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 416 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz 416 in our data has covered around 95,941 miles.

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