Mercedes-Benz Vaneo MOT Results

Registered in 2003
43.9% pass rate
from 214 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 2003 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.47% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.6% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 3.7% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
  • 20% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 7.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 6.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Brake pads (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.93% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.93% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.47% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.9% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.93% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.93% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.47% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.47% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.47% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.47% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 13% fail on Visibility
    • 8.9% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Bonnet (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.47% fail on Windscreen
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.6% fail on Transmission
      • 5.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 5.6% fail on Joints
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.93% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.47% fail on Hose
      • 0.47% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.93% fail on Engine mounting (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Engine mounting condition (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Body
      • 0.47% fail on Panel
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
    • 0.47% fail on Seats
      • 0.47% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.47% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 9.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.1% fail on Condition
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth
  • 6.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.47% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.47% fail on Steering column
    • 0.47% fail on Steering play
      • 0.47% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates

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