2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan · 5,514 MOT tests
2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliability
2019 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 30.6% of first MOT tests, 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 Citan years (5,514 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- 30.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 63% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 67,463
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,514
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 76% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 83% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.3% of tests fail here (205% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
- Tyres7.4%
- Brakes6.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
- Steering1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.31%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.95%
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 3.57%
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 3.28%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.16%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 2.39%
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 (15.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.22%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.87%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (2.79%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable?
2019 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 30.6% of first MOT tests, 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 Citan years (5,514 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.31% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.95% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan shows 67,463 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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