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Mercedes-benz R-CLASS - 2007

329.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz R-CLASS, model year 2007. Sample size: 338 cars, 705 tests and 2,320 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 338 cars

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class has an overall defect rate of 329 per 100 vehicles, which is 7% lower than the yearly average of 352 defects per 100 vehicles. In terms of mileage, the model shows higher defect rates in the 0-31,000 and 93,000-124,000 mile ranges compared to the average, while performing better in the 31,000-62,000 and 124,000+ mile segments. Notably, it excels in categories like Steering and Visibility, showing significantly fewer defects than the average car. However, it struggles with Brakes and "Other" issues, where defect rates are considerably higher than the average. Overall, while the R-Class has strengths in certain areas, it also faces notable challenges that could impact its reliability.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 338 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz R-CLASS

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 38.0% worse
195.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 52.0% better
9.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 20.8% better
21.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 22.3% better
80.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 36.2% better
200.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 1.6% better
53.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▲ 24.8% better
8.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 104.1% worse
89.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 498 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 257
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 254
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 227
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 129
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 112
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 105
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 58
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52

Serious faults (Top 10)

Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limit
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 13