MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz R320 cdi
2 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz R320 cdi vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz R320 cdi has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,319 miles.
2
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
4,637
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz R320 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz R320 cdi MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Brakes27%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Body & structure7%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Visibility3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mercedes-benz R320 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz R320 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz R320 cdi MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the edges (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz R320 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 38 | 74% | 97,319 |
Mercedes-benz R320 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz R320 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz R320 cdi MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)); Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)).
The typical Mercedes-benz R320 cdi in our data has covered around
97,319 miles.
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