2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan · 8,410 MOT tests
2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliability
2015 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 Citan years (8,410 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- 38.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 97,140
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,410
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.7% of tests fail here (271% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.9%
- Brakes11.2%
- Body, chassis and structure8.7%
- Tyres8.1%
- Suspension7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Steering6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.02%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.74%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 4.7%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.55%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.11%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.88%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.83%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.23%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (3.64%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable?
2015 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 Citan years (8,410 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.02% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.74% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan shows 97,140 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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