MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Actros
362 vehicles · 1,572 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 362 Mercedes-benz Actros vehicles and 1,572 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Actros has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 492,730 miles.
362
Vehicles
1,572
MOT tests
71,042
Avg miles / year
0
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Actros problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Actros MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Brakes17%
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Identification & plates17%
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Lamps & electrical17%
Mercedes-benz Actros pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (361), Other (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz Actros MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Actros MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall - axle 3 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle 2 & 3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Central Front Lower Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Actros pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 90,147 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 35,589 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 74,699 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 475,971 |
Mercedes-benz Actros reliability FAQ
Across 362 Mercedes-benz Actros vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Actros MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall - axle 3 (5.2.3 (d) (i)); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle 2 & 3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Actros in our data has covered around
492,730 miles.
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