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2010 Mercedes Van MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Van models manufactured in 2010, based on 43 real MOT test results.

74.4%
Pass Rate
25.6%
Fail Rate
43
Total Tests
84,784
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2010 Mercedes Van MOT Analysis

The 2010 Mercedes Van has an MOT pass rate of 74.4% based on 43 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 84,784 miles on the odometer. With a 25.6% failure rate, the 2010 Van is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2010 Mercedes Van is Body, chassis, structure, responsible for 2.3% of failures. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs range from £100–500+. Brakes is the second most common issue at 2.3%. Visibility follows at 2.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (43 tests)

Top failures specific to 2010 models only. The overall Van page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Body, Chassis, Structure2.3%1
2Brakes2.3%1
3Visibility2.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 84,784 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Body & Structure0.27% per 10K miBrakes0.27% per 10K miVisibility0.27% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Body & Structure0.272.3%1
Brakes0.272.3%1
Visibility0.272.3%1

Mileage Statistics

84,784
Mean
61,092
Median
41,821
25th Percentile
95,477
75th Percentile
3.02% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2010 Mercedes Van has an MOT pass rate of 74.4% based on 43 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 84,784 miles on the odometer. With a 25.6% failure rate, the 2010 Van is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2010 Mercedes Van, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to body, chassis, structure: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely. With an average mileage of 84,784 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Body, chassis, structure — 2.3% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2010 Mercedes Van models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Brakes — 2.3% of failures

Brakes issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2010 Mercedes Van models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Visibility — 2.3% of failures

Visibility issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2010 Mercedes Van models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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