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Mercedes-Benz R-Class reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·3,625 DVSA tests·2024
Across 3,625 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 77% of Mercedes-Benz R-Class cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and steering.
77%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 80% of peers
+16.4 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
3,625 tests · fleet 61%
77%
Where the R-Class fails
Suspension98
Brakes94
Body & structure98
Steering99
Tyres98
Lights & electrics94
Holds up better on suspension, steering, visibility.
Share of 13 years and older Mercedes-Benz R-Class MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Mercedes-Benz R-Class tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Mercedes-Benz R-Class models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Brakes · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz R-Class reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz R-Class holds up well for its age: 77% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 80% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz R-Class?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class in 2024: 13 years and older, 77%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mercedes-Benz R-Class MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
Other Mercedes-Benz models
Check a Mercedes-Benz R-Class’s full history