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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Vaneo

2,728 vehicles · 44,627 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,728 Mercedes-benz Vaneo vehicles and 44,627 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Vaneo has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 98,996 miles.

2,728
Vehicles
44,627
MOT tests
6,850
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Vaneo problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Vaneo MOT tests:

  • Other86%
  • Brakes10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Steering3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Body & structure2%

Mercedes-benz Vaneo pass rate by age

How the Mercedes-benz Vaneo's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11392%
211779%
32,66979%
43,32978%
53,41275%
63,58370%
73,59469%
83,54567%
93,48866%
103,31966%
113,15665%
122,92865%
132,54566%
142,09966%
151,73464%
161,35865%
171,07365%
1887765%
1967564%
2053066%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,670), Diesel (1,055), LPG (2), Other (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz Vaneo MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2,016 times)
  2. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1,973 times)
  3. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1,958 times)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1,813 times)
  5. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (1,736 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1,467 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1,451 times)
  8. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1,405 times)
  9. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1,307 times)
  10. Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) (935 times)
  11. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (890 times)
  12. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (825 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (757 times)
  14. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (741 times)
  15. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (739 times)

Mercedes-benz Vaneo pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 23 78% 339,871
2013 4 49 78% 165,081
2012 4 27 85% 90,807
2011 5 72 74% 153,759
2010 2 17 88% 153,538
2009 2 34 85% 112,239
2008 4 54 70% 187,476
2007 20 317 73% 91,726
2006 72 1,401 74% 69,697
2005 347 6,196 70% 91,990
2004 549 9,424 69% 91,984
2003 1,147 18,607 68% 102,806
2002 567 8,370 68% 104,519
1998 2 15 67% 254,336
1997 1 20 80% 113,669
1993 1 1 100% 161,709

Mercedes-benz Vaneo reliability FAQ

Across 2,728 Mercedes-benz Vaneo vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Vaneo MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).

The typical Mercedes-benz Vaneo in our data has covered around 98,996 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz Vaneo

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