MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Autotrail
11 vehicles · 203 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Mercedes-benz Autotrail vehicles and 203 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Autotrail has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,620 miles.
11
Vehicles
203
MOT tests
1,982
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Autotrail problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Autotrail MOT tests:
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Other46%
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Brakes25%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering0%
Mercedes-benz Autotrail pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 8 | 88% |
| 5 | 9 | 89% |
| 6 | 9 | 89% |
| 7 | 10 | 90% |
| 8 | 12 | 75% |
| 9 | 12 | 67% |
| 10 | 11 | 82% |
| 11 | 10 | 90% |
| 12 | 7 | 100% |
| 13 | 11 | 82% |
| 14 | 6 | 100% |
| 15 | 9 | 89% |
| 16 | 13 | 69% |
| 17 | 12 | 67% |
| 18 | 11 | 64% |
| 19 | 13 | 85% |
| 20 | 8 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (11)
Most common Mercedes-benz Autotrail MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Autotrail MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Large Undertray Fitted (3 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (3 times)
- Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (3 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- rear brake discs slight pitted (2 times)
Mercedes-benz Autotrail pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 41,687 |
| 2006 | 2 | 40 | 82% | 45,357 |
| 2004 | 2 | 41 | 85% | 37,640 |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 | 77% | 42,571 |
| 2002 | 2 | 30 | 83% | 30,114 |
| 2001 | 3 | 51 | 82% | 60,113 |
Mercedes-benz Autotrail reliability FAQ
Across 11 Mercedes-benz Autotrail vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Autotrail MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Autotrail in our data has covered around
44,620 miles.
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