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Mercedes-Benz X reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·9,283 DVSA tests·2024
Across 9,283 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 85% of Mercedes-Benz X cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes.
85%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
9,283 tests · fleet 85%
85%
Where the X fails
Suspension100
Brakes97
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics98
Fails more often on brakes. Holds up better on steering, suspension, tyres.
Share of 4 to 7 years Mercedes-Benz X MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz X reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz X is about average for its age: 85% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz X?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz X in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 85%. 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 X MOT?
For Mercedes-Benz X cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (2.8% of tests vs 2% fleet).
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