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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Rapido. Check any Rapido by registration number below.

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90.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+12.6%

vs Mercedes Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Rapido — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Rapido has an average MOT pass rate of 90.3%, which is 12.6 percentage points above the Mercedes brand average of 77.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Rapido is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mercedes Rapido, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Rapido performs at MOT across different model years.

2007

Based on 52 vehicles

96.2%Excellent
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.5%

0

Based on 64 vehicles

84.4%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

3.8%

Front Nearside

1.9%

Front Offside

1.9%

Other Mercedes Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes models.

Mercedes 316cdi

94.7% pass rate

Mercedes 207d

71.4% pass rate

Mercedes Hymer

76.6% pass rate

Mercedes 609d

66.7% pass rate

Mercedes Ml 250

80.5% pass rate

Mercedes SLS

93.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Rapido

Mercedes Rapido — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Rapido MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Rapido?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Rapido is 90.3% compared to the Mercedes average of 77.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Rapido?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes Rapido reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.3%, the Mercedes Rapido is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Rapido?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Rapido?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Rapido: 56,994 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Rapido to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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