Mercedes X
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 10,504 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
10,504
Best Year
2020 (90%)
Years Covered
4
About the Mercedes X
The Mercedes X has been tested 10,504 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2017 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 1,679 tests. The 2018 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 2 point spread, the X is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The MERCEDES X has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2017) averages 73,721 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 46,188 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes X by Year
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