2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate and common faults

2,105 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,105 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
    158 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
    119 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.6%
  2. Brakes24.0%
  3. Suspension16.5%
  4. Body & chassis11.5%
  5. Steering10.6%
  6. Tyres10.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,105 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).