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Mercedes Hearse

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 142 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests

142

Model Years

2006 to 2011

Years Covered

3

About the Mercedes Hearse

The Mercedes Hearse was MOT tested 142 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2006 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 103,047 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 75,895 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the Hearse performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mercedes range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 3498cc)
£1,676
Road Tax
£760
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,691
Per month£224/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2011 details

How reliable is the Mercedes Hearse?

vs average of all models+12% (82% avg)
vs Mercedes brand average+7% (87% avg)

Mercedes Hearse by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201198%4275,895 mi
200888%5083,021 mi
200696%50103,047 mi

Questions about the Mercedes Hearse

Is the Mercedes Hearse reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2006 to 2011), the Mercedes Hearse averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 142 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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