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Mercedes Benz R 350 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz R 350. Check any R 350 by registration number below.

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95.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.0%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz R 350 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz R 350 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.2%, which is 5.0 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the R 350 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the R 350 is around 133,758 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used R 350, 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 350, 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 350 performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 86 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 3yr

52k mi

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

2012

Based on 218 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 3yr

71k mi

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

2011

Based on 405 vehicles

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

77k mi

Mileage at 5yr

118k mi

2010

Based on 275 vehicles

94.5%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 3yr

83k mi

Mileage at 5yr

132k mi

2009

Based on 97 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2008

Based on 88 vehicles

96.6%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 3yr

72k mi

Mileage at 5yr

134k mi

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2007

Based on 97 vehicles

97.9%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 3yr

84k mi

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

2006

Based on 157 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

Mileage at 10yr

191k mi

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz R 350

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used R 350.

At 3 Years

71,939

miles

At 5 Years

133,758

miles

At 10 Years

181,691

miles

Mercedes Benz R 350 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz R 350 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz R 350?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz R 350 is 95.2% 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 350?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes Benz R 350 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.2%, the Mercedes Benz R 350 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 350?
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 350?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz R 350: 51,592 miles at 3 years, 93,458 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used R 350 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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