2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan · 12,416 MOT tests
2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliability
2018 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 34.4% of first MOT tests, 76% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Citan years (12,416 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- 34.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 76% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 69,496
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,416
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.3% of tests fail here (351% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.6%
- Tyres7.9%
- Brakes7.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4.3%
- Suspension2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.66%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.58%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.77%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.48%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.19%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.18%) · Optional stop lamp not working (2.62%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable?
2018 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 34.4% of first MOT tests, 76% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Citan years (12,416 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.66% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.58% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan shows 69,496 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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