MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c
7 vehicles · 68 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c vehicles and 68 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 161,746 miles.
7
Vehicles
68
MOT tests
18,110
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Brakes8%
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Body & structure8%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility3%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 7 | 57% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (7)
Most common Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- secure n/s/r marker lamp (2 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 104,923 |
| 2010 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 286,824 |
| 2007 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 99,306 |
| 2006 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 176,056 |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 256,496 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 80,626 |
| 1987 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 127,993 |
Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Tl 12 c in our data has covered around
161,746 miles.
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