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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes 316. Check any 316 by registration number below.

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78.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.2%

vs Mercedes Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mercedes 316 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes 316 has an average MOT pass rate of 78.9%, which is 1.2 percentage points above the Mercedes brand average of 77.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 316 on the road.

Before buying a used Mercedes 316, 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 316 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 19 vehicles

78.9%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

Other Mercedes Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes models.

Mercedes 316cdi

94.7% pass rate

Mercedes 207d

71.4% pass rate

Mercedes Hymer

76.6% pass rate

Mercedes 609d

66.7% pass rate

Mercedes Ml 250

80.5% pass rate

Mercedes SLS

93.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes 316

Mercedes 316 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes 316 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes 316?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes 316 is 78.9% compared to the Mercedes average of 77.7%. 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 316?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes 316 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 78.9%, the Mercedes 316 is rated as "Good" 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 316?
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 316?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes 316: 67,947 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 316 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Mercedes 316's MOT History

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