Mercedes-Benz Vaneo MOT Results

Registered in 2004
50.3% pass rate
from 159 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 8.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.3% fail on Dipswitch (44 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.63% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.63% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
    • 6.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.9% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.2% fail on Springs
      • 7.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 7.5% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.63% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bar (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.63% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.63% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.63% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.63% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.63% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.63% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 9.4% fail on Tyres
    • 5.7% fail on Condition
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.63% fail on Size/type
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.4% fail on Transmission
      • 3.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.8% fail on Joints
      • 0.63% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.63% fail on Joints
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Body
      • 0.63% fail on Panel
      • 0.63% fail on Other body component
    • 1.3% fail on Doors
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition
    • 0.63% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.63% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 8.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.63% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
    • 0.63% fail on Airbags
      • 0.63% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Bonnet
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.63% fail on View to rear
      • 0.63% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.9% fail on Steering
    • 0.63% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.63% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.63% fail on Power steering
      • 0.63% fail on Operation
    • 0.63% fail on Steering column
    • 0.63% fail on Steering play
      • 0.63% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.3% fail on Attachment
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates

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