MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz W140
1 vehicles · 6 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Mercedes-benz W140 vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz W140 has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 1,366 miles.
1
Vehicles
6
MOT tests
255
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz W140 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz W140 MOT tests:
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Other55%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Visibility9%
Mercedes-benz W140 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz W140 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz W140 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre perished (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre perished (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz W140 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 1,366 |
Mercedes-benz W140 reliability FAQ
Across 1 Mercedes-benz W140 vehicles in our MOT data,
50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz W140 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre perished.
The typical Mercedes-benz W140 in our data has covered around
1,366 miles.
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