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Mercedes-Benz R-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 1 model year, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 8 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz R-Class by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 0 | 8 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz R-Class: questions owners ask
How often does the Mercedes-Benz R-Class fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz R-Class's first-time failure rate ranged from 20.5% for cars first registered in 2012 to 31.8% for 2011, across 4 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, brakes, body, chassis and structure. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.