MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Rapido
24 vehicles · 245 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Mercedes-benz Rapido vehicles and 245 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Rapido has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,663 miles.
24
Vehicles
245
MOT tests
3,124
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Rapido problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Rapido MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Brakes31%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Visibility6%
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Steering2%
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Body & structure2%
Mercedes-benz Rapido pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 22 | 77% |
| 4 | 18 | 94% |
| 5 | 15 | 100% |
| 6 | 12 | 92% |
| 7 | 12 | 92% |
| 8 | 17 | 82% |
| 9 | 11 | 91% |
| 10 | 17 | 88% |
| 11 | 18 | 83% |
| 12 | 13 | 77% |
| 13 | 11 | 82% |
| 14 | 12 | 83% |
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 12 | 75% |
| 17 | 7 | 86% |
| 18 | 6 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (24)
Most common Mercedes-benz Rapido MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Rapido MOT tests:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (2 times)
- Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz Rapido pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,987 |
| 2021 | 4 | 12 | 92% | 12,600 |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 56,673 |
| 2014 | 5 | 50 | 88% | 29,996 |
| 2011 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 43,471 |
| 2009 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 42,296 |
| 2008 | 2 | 30 | 77% | 40,490 |
| 2007 | 2 | 34 | 88% | 75,526 |
| 2006 | 2 | 25 | 88% | 131,274 |
| 2005 | 1 | 20 | 95% | 62,005 |
| 2002 | 1 | 25 | 84% | 60,854 |
Mercedes-benz Rapido reliability FAQ
Across 24 Mercedes-benz Rapido vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Rapido MOT issues are:
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Mercedes-benz Rapido in our data has covered around
46,663 miles.
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