MOT Check for MERCEDES BENZ Rs

The MERCEDES BENZ R makes up 20,994 of the overall 25,101,477 MERCEDES BENZ MOT test results. Select your R model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Occurs:27 times
Offside Rear fog lamp not working  Occurs:43 times
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Occurs:218 times
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour  Occurs:11 times
Rear brake binding Occurs:15 times
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Occurs:69 times
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Occurs:83 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak  Occurs:13 times
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort Occurs:117 times
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam  Occurs:20 times
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements  Occurs:259 times
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gii Occurs:26 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour  Occurs:18 times
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel  Occurs:88 times
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam  Occurs:46 times
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Occurs:51 times
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Occurs:69 times
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:18 times
Nearside Front position lamp not working  Occurs:129 times
Brake hose damaged Occurs:39 times
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc  Occurs:14 times
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak  Occurs:63 times
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction g Occurs:14 times
Windscreen has damage Occurs:36 times
Brake hose excessively deteriorated Occurs:239 times
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