MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Minibus
3 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz Minibus vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Minibus has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 154,545 miles.
3
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
11,031
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Minibus problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Minibus MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Brakes20%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Body & structure6%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Visibility1%
Mercedes-benz Minibus pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz Minibus MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Minibus MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- all brake discs worn (3 times)
- corrosion in some brake pipes (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- brake fluid level low (2 times)
- o/s/r inner tyre split in outer sidewall (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage starting to rub on tail lift casing (2 times)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- luggage area in rear of vehicle for personal effects only (1 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Minibus pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 294,122 |
| 2009 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 109,720 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 59,795 |
Mercedes-benz Minibus reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz Minibus vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Minibus MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); all brake discs worn; corrosion in some brake pipes.
The typical Mercedes-benz Minibus in our data has covered around
154,545 miles.
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