MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Autorail
2 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz Autorail vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Autorail has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,509 miles.
2
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
1,254
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Autorail problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Autorail MOT tests:
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Other41%
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Brakes38%
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Lamps & electrical24%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mercedes-benz Autorail pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz Autorail MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Autorail MOT tests:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- exhaust tail pipe corroded and part missing (2 times)
- Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- exhaust tail pipe holed with corrosion (2 times)
Mercedes-benz Autorail pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 19 | 84% | 23,937 |
| 2005 | 1 | 26 | 73% | 39,081 |
Mercedes-benz Autorail reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz Autorail vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Autorail MOT issues are:
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Autorail in our data has covered around
31,509 miles.
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