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Mercedes Benz R 320 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz R 320. Check any R 320 by registration number below.

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95.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.3%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz R 320 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz R 320 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.5%, which is 5.3 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the R 320 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the R 320 is around 147,672 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used R 320, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz R 320, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz R 320 performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 190 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 3yr

93k mi

Mileage at 5yr

148k mi

Mileage at 10yr

208k mi

2008

Based on 379 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 3yr

91k mi

Mileage at 5yr

143k mi

Mileage at 10yr

232k mi

2007

Based on 577 vehicles

96.5%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 3yr

90k mi

Mileage at 5yr

137k mi

Mileage at 10yr

232k mi

2006

Based on 607 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 5yr

152k mi

Mileage at 10yr

220k mi

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz R 320

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2009 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used R 320.

At 3 Years

93,253

miles

At 5 Years

147,672

miles

At 10 Years

208,328

miles

Mercedes Benz R 320 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz R 320 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz R 320?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz R 320 is 95.5% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz R 320?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes Benz R 320 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.5%, the Mercedes Benz R 320 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz R 320?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz R 320?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz R 320: 93,253 miles at 3 years, 147,672 miles at 5 years, 208,328 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used R 320 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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