Mercedes-Benz R350
Registered in 2011.
About this model
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a mid-size luxury MPV introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 2005 for the 2006 model year. Following the success of the smaller A- and B-Class MPVs, Mercedes in collaboration with coachbuilder Stola presented a concept vehicle, Vision GST, at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show and a second one, Vision R presented at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show, subsequently introducing the production version at 2005 New York International Auto Show. The R-Class was manufactured in Vance, Alabama until 2015 when its production was shifted to Mishawaka, Indiana for a smaller volume production until 2017.
From the Wikipedia article Mercedes-Benz R-Class, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2011 3.0 diesel. 2 of 11 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Body and structure | 50% | 1 |
| Brakes | 50% | 1 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 50% | 1 |
| Lights and electrics | 50% | 1 |
| Tyres and wheels | 50% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 50% of its failures
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Exhaust and emissions — 50% of its failures
- Tyres and wheels — 50% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Lights and electrics — 50% of its failures
- Body and structure — 50% of its failures
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00830/22
Severe corrosion may lead to a leakage of the brake booster, thus reducing the braking force, leading to an increase in brake pedal force required to decelerate the vehicle, resulting in a possible increase in stopping distance. Moreover, due to severe corrosion, a particularly strong or severe braking manoeuvre may cause mechanical damage to the brake booster, preventing the vehicle from decelerating through the service brake and thus increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01236/20
The driver and passenger airbags of the company Takata in vehicles with ammonium nitrate gas generators without drying agents could, under certain climate conditions, lead over time to a chemical change in the fuel.In the event of an accident triggering the release of the driver or passenger airbag, this change could cause the gas generators to burst. If a gas generator ruptures, the airbag would then have no restraining function and loose parts from the gas generator could reach the vehicle interior. This would increase the risk of injury for passengers.
Recall of the product from end users