MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Tl 13
6 vehicles · 68 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Mercedes-benz Tl 13 vehicles and 68 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Tl 13 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 153,353 miles.
6
Vehicles
68
MOT tests
12,394
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Tl 13 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Tl 13 MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Brakes10%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Identification & plates2%
Mercedes-benz Tl 13 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 7 | 57% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 7 | 57% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 6 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6)
Most common Mercedes-benz Tl 13 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Tl 13 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (3 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Front bumper deteriorated (3 times)
- Headlamp leveling system not working (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz Tl 13 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 50,703 |
| 2008 | 2 | 24 | 79% | 140,338 |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 171,523 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 272,429 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 131,773 |
Mercedes-benz Tl 13 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Mercedes-benz Tl 13 vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Tl 13 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ; Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
The typical Mercedes-benz Tl 13 in our data has covered around
153,353 miles.
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