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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Ice cream van

2 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mercedes-benz Ice cream van vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Ice cream van has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 264,310 miles.

2
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
3,927
Avg miles / year
6.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Ice cream van problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Ice cream van MOT tests:

  • Lamps & electrical22%
  • Brakes16%
  • Emissions & nuisance15%
  • Body & structure15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Other7%
  • Visibility6%
  • Steering3%

Mercedes-benz Ice cream van pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
9250%
10250%
11250%
13333%
14250%
151100%
16250%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Mercedes-benz Ice cream van MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Ice cream van MOT tests:

  1. Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (3 times)
  2. Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
  4. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  5. Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a)) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Mercedes-benz Ice cream van pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 14 50% 264,310
1998 1 8 50% —

Mercedes-benz Ice cream van reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mercedes-benz Ice cream van vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 6.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Ice cream van MOT issues are: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)); Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)); Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Ice cream van in our data has covered around 264,310 miles.

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