MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Van
3 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz Van vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Van has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 248,324 miles.
3
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
13,173
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Van problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Van MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
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Other29%
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Brakes24%
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Identification & plates10%
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Body & structure5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
Mercedes-benz Van pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz Van MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Van MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear parking brake noise when applied possible maintenance or repair required (1 times)
- Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface badly corroded and weakened (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded and weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Van pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 129,484 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 211,000 |
Mercedes-benz Van reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz Van vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Van MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Van in our data has covered around
248,324 miles.
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