MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Atego 815
2 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz Atego 815 vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Atego 815 has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 359,435 miles.
2
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
14,907
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Atego 815 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Atego 815 MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical25%
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Body & structure25%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Other12%
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Brakes12%
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Visibility12%
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Steering6%
Mercedes-benz Atego 815 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz Atego 815 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Atego 815 MOT tests:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (1 times)
- Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front tyre deteriorated (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Position lamp not working Both middle side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (1 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All ball joint gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Atego 815 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 166,874 |
Mercedes-benz Atego 815 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz Atego 815 vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Atego 815 MOT issues are:
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)); Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a)); Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b).
The typical Mercedes-benz Atego 815 in our data has covered around
359,435 miles.
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