MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Unimog
14 vehicles · 77 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Mercedes-benz Unimog vehicles and 77 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Unimog has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 66,301 miles.
14
Vehicles
77
MOT tests
1,383
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Unimog problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Unimog MOT tests:
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Other25%
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Lamps & electrical22%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Steering16%
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Brakes9%
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Body & structure5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Visibility5%
Mercedes-benz Unimog pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (14)
Most common Mercedes-benz Unimog MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Unimog MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit in center 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. gearbox, transfer case and both front gear reduction hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Air build up slow (2 times)
- Nearside Front Hub leaking oil . (2 times)
- air leaking from transmission cylinder on transfer box. (2 times)
Mercedes-benz Unimog pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 58,544 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 5,142 |
| 2006 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 205,047 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 24,922 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 44,615 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 136,993 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 93,597 |
| 1987 | 1 | 12 | 50% | 83,678 |
| 1986 | 4 | 20 | 90% | 32,100 |
| 1984 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 14,876 |
Mercedes-benz Unimog reliability FAQ
Across 14 Mercedes-benz Unimog vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Unimog MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab (6.1.1 (c) (i)); Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Unimog in our data has covered around
66,301 miles.
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