MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Brabus
4 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mercedes-benz Brabus vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Brabus has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,571 miles.
4
Vehicles
53
MOT tests
7,545
Avg miles / year
3.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Brabus problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Brabus MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Brakes16%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mercedes-benz Brabus pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Diesel (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz Brabus MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Brabus MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (7 times)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Coolant leak (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Mercedes-benz Brabus pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 141,549 |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 48,169 |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 | 68% | 178,689 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 69,880 |
Mercedes-benz Brabus reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mercedes-benz Brabus vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
3.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Brabus MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b); Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b).
The typical Mercedes-benz Brabus in our data has covered around
109,571 miles.
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