Mercedes Vaneo
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 669 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
669
Highest Pass Rate
2004 (75%)
Years Covered
5
About the Mercedes Vaneo
The Mercedes Vaneo was MOT tested 669 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2002 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2004 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 154 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 66%. The 9 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Mercedes Vaneo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 111,097 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 67,720 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the Vaneo is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes Vaneo by Year
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Questions about the Mercedes Vaneo
Is the Mercedes Vaneo reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2002 to 2006), the Mercedes Vaneo averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 669 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2004 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.
Which year Mercedes Vaneo has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2004 Mercedes Vaneo has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 66%, a 9 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Mercedes Vaneos more reliable?
The Mercedes Vaneo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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