MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz R350
6 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Mercedes-benz R350 vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz R350 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 83,431 miles.
6
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
5,777
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz R350 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz R350 MOT tests:
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Other43%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Body & structure9%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Brakes6%
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Visibility4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Mercedes-benz R350 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5), Other (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz R350 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz R350 MOT tests:
- covers & shields fitted (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split/leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split and has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald on edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split and has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- brake pedal rubber worn through on the edge (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz R350 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 15 | 67% | 98,068 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 56,630 |
| 2009 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 83,779 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 37,144 |
Mercedes-benz R350 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Mercedes-benz R350 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz R350 MOT issues are:
covers & shields fitted; Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Mercedes-benz R350 in our data has covered around
83,431 miles.
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