Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes-Benz Vito. Check any Vito by registration number below.
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71.9%
Avg Pass Rate
-13.3%
vs Mercedes-Benz Avg
28
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Mercedes-Benz Vito — MOT Reliability Overview
The Mercedes-Benz Vito has an average MOT pass rate of 71.9%, which is 13.3 percentage points below the Mercedes-Benz brand average of 85.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Vito on the road.
The most common reasons a Mercedes-Benz Vito fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point. If you are preparing your Vito for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Mercedes-Benz Vito, 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-Benz Vito performs at MOT across different model years.
2024
Based on 30 vehicles
0.0%
2023
Based on 151 vehicles
3.2%
11.3%
2022
Based on 733 vehicles
1.5%
8.9%
117k mi
2021
Based on 4,632 vehicles
4.1%
11.7%
97k mi
2020
Based on 7,631 vehicles
5.1%
15.9%
87k mi
122k mi
2019
Based on 21,990 vehicles
4.6%
17.5%
124k mi
150k mi
2018
Based on 16,298 vehicles
4.8%
17.9%
146k mi
2017
Based on 22,802 vehicles
4.8%
19.9%
170k mi
2016
Based on 16,081 vehicles
5.4%
23.2%
2015
Based on 13,206 vehicles
6.0%
23.7%
246k mi
2014
Based on 12,141 vehicles
6.3%
25.2%
250k mi
2013
Based on 12,750 vehicles
6.2%
26.0%
260k mi
2012
Based on 11,625 vehicles
6.3%
28.1%
278k mi
2011
Based on 9,193 vehicles
6.5%
26.6%
2010
Based on 10,770 vehicles
6.9%
29.5%
2009
Based on 10,625 vehicles
6.5%
28.9%
2008
Based on 11,308 vehicles
7.5%
29.8%
2007
Based on 11,306 vehicles
7.2%
29.5%
2006
Based on 9,674 vehicles
7.5%
27.6%
2005
Based on 5,372 vehicles
8.2%
28.3%
2004
Based on 2,482 vehicles
6.3%
26.5%
2003
Based on 1,330 vehicles
8.3%
23.9%
2002
Based on 1,113 vehicles
9.1%
22.9%
2001
Based on 635 vehicles
7.8%
25.2%
2000
Based on 330 vehicles
6.3%
23.4%
1999
Based on 479 vehicles
5.4%
28.1%
1998
Based on 523 vehicles
4.8%
32.8%
1997
Based on 223 vehicles
3.2%
30.1%
Top MOT Failures — Mercedes-Benz Vito
The most common reasons a Mercedes-Benz Vito fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
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Mercedes-Benz Vito — Frequently Asked Questions
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