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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz W124

2 vehicles · 6 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mercedes-benz W124 vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz W124 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 284,854 miles.

2
Vehicles
6
MOT tests
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz W124 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz W124 MOT tests:

  • Lamps & electrical33%
  • Body & structure33%
  • Other17%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Steering8%

Mercedes-benz W124 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1), Diesel (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz W124 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz W124 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
  3. o/s/f arb bush deteriorated (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz W124 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1995 1 4 100% 96,388
1989 1 2 50% 473,320

Mercedes-benz W124 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mercedes-benz W124 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz W124 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)); Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)); o/s/f arb bush deteriorated.

The typical Mercedes-benz W124 in our data has covered around 284,854 miles.

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