2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class · 1,412 MOT tests
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class reliability
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Classs fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 R-Class years (1,412 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz R-Classs: 27.2%)
- 35.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz R-Classs: 27.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 126,491
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,412
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.1%
- Brakes14.9%
- Suspension7.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.2%
- Tyres6.1%
- Body, chassis and structure5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.25%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.61%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.19%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.83%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 2.48%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (25.78%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.2%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.22%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.22%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.52%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz R-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class reliable?
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Classs fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 R-Class years (1,412 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.25% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.61% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class shows 126,491 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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