MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Westfalia
29 vehicles · 75 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Mercedes-benz Westfalia vehicles and 75 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Westfalia has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,249 miles.
29
Vehicles
75
MOT tests
3,027
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Westfalia problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Westfalia MOT tests:
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Brakes33%
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Visibility29%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Lamps & electrical19%
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Other10%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
Mercedes-benz Westfalia pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 34 | 88% |
| 4 | 27 | 89% |
| 5 | 10 | 90% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (29)
Most common Mercedes-benz Westfalia MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Westfalia MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/damaged (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (2 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner sidewall to cords (205/65R16C) (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Westfalia pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 | 17 | 88% | 13,575 |
| 2021 | 16 | 41 | 88% | 17,055 |
| 2020 | 3 | 11 | 100% | 19,465 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 17,769 |
Mercedes-benz Westfalia reliability FAQ
Across 29 Mercedes-benz Westfalia vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Westfalia MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/damaged (3.4 (b) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Westfalia in our data has covered around
16,249 miles.
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