Mercedes-benz Actros Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz Actros reliable? We analysed 851 real MOT tests across 231 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz Actros is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz Actros.
Mercedes-benz Actros Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Actros. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz Actros Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Actros owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz Actros Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Actros MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mercedes-benz Actros Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-benz Actros THIS CAR | 92.9% | 851 | 356,843 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C | 77.6% | 8,031,355 | 77,082 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E | 79.4% | 4,722,746 | 83,960 mi | 33 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A-class | 77.6% | 4,204,702 | 57,023 mi | 28 yrs |
| Audi Q8 Sln Vor 55 TFSI MHEV QUAT A | 91.7% | 348 | 30,868 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Actros outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mercedes-benz ActrosShould you buy a used Mercedes-benz Actros?
The Mercedes-benz Actros has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.9% across 851 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Mercedes-benz Actros owner drives around 28,811 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.