MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Atego
163 vehicles · 896 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 163 Mercedes-benz Atego vehicles and 896 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Atego has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 315,500 miles.
163
Vehicles
896
MOT tests
35,066
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Atego problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Atego MOT tests:
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Other36%
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Brakes20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Steering7%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure2%
Mercedes-benz Atego pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 9 | 89% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 100% |
| 8 | 8 | 100% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 8 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 8 | 75% |
| 16 | 8 | 75% |
| 17 | 9 | 78% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Diesel (162), Other (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz Atego MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Atego MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (3 times)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) (2 times)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) (2 times)
- Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
- both rear outer tyres cracked but not to cords (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.16 (d) (i)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz Atego pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 30,694 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 75,025 |
| 2015 | 3 | 25 | 96% | 64,223 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 11,651 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 106,256 |
| 2008 | 3 | 10 | 80% | 232,821 |
| 2005 | 5 | 48 | 75% | 307,419 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 121,695 |
| 2002 | 1 | 24 | 79% | 196,889 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 951,302 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 278,083 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 289,080 |
Mercedes-benz Atego reliability FAQ
Across 163 Mercedes-benz Atego vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Atego MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Atego in our data has covered around
315,500 miles.
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