Mercedes-Benz Vaneo MOT Results

Registered in 2005
58.7% pass rate
from 155 tests in 2021
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 6.5% fail on Direction indicators (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Flashing type (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on All direction indicators (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.65% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.9% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.65% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.65% fail on Lever
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.5% fail on Transmission
      • 6.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 6.5% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Doors
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition
    • 0.65% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.65% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.65% fail on Chassis
      • 0.65% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.65% fail on Load security
      • 0.65% fail on Loading door
  • 9.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 8.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.65% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.7% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Springs
      • 3.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.65% fail on Mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.65% fail on Axles
      • 0.65% fail on Axle
    • 0.65% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.65% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.65% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.65% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.65% fail on Drag link end
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates

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