Mercedes-Benz Vario
From 272 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 17 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 17 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 10 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 6 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 6 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 6 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28.6% of Vario failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £65.
Typical mileage
Half of all Varios tested had between 66,930 and 139,881 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 104,630 median miles, the Vario has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Vario MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Vario has a 72.1% MOT pass rate based on 272 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Vario?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Vario is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Vario at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Vario is 104,630 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 66,930 and 139,881 miles.
Buying a used Vario?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 72.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £65 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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