MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz R350l
4 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mercedes-benz R350l vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz R350l has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,391 miles.
4
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
6,514
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz R350l problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz R350l MOT tests:
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Emissions & nuisance50%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Steering6%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
Mercedes-benz R350l pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Mercedes-benz R350l MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz R350l MOT tests:
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lowe Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lowe Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) (1 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (1 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz R350l pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 40,998 |
| 2010 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 65,785 |
Mercedes-benz R350l reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mercedes-benz R350l vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz R350l MOT issues are:
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)); Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz R350l in our data has covered around
53,391 miles.
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