2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate and common faults

3,581 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,581 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.0%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    232 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    169 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.7%
  2. Brakes10.7%
  3. Tyres8.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  5. Body & chassis6.5%
  6. Suspension3.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  5. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning3.7%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,581 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 76, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).