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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72.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-17.8%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mercedes Benz Vito — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz Vito has an average MOT pass rate of 72.4%, which is 17.8 percentage points below the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. 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

100.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

Based on 7,631 vehicles

83.8%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

15.9%

Mileage at 3yr

87k mi

Mileage at 5yr

122k mi

2019

Based on 21,990 vehicles

81.9%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

17.5%

Mileage at 3yr

124k mi

Mileage at 5yr

150k mi

2018

Based on 16,298 vehicles

81.7%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

17.9%

Mileage at 5yr

146k mi

2017

Based on 22,802 vehicles

80.2%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

19.9%

Mileage at 5yr

Based on 9,193 vehicles

70.4%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

26.6%

2010

Based on 10,770 vehicles

69.0%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

29.5%

2009

Based on 10,625 vehicles

68.6%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

28.9%

2008

Based on 11,308 vehicles

67.6%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

29.8%

2007

Based on 11,306 vehicles

65.9%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

29.5%

2006

Based on 9,674 vehicles

65.3%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

27.6%

2005

Based on 5,372 vehicles

62.3%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

28.3%

2004

Based on 2,482 vehicles

61.7%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

26.5%

2003

Based on 1,330 vehicles

58.4%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

23.9%

2002

Based on 1,113 vehicles

60.6%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

22.9%

2001

Based on 635 vehicles

60.6%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

25.2%

2000

Based on 330 vehicles

63.3%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

23.4%

1999

Based on 479 vehicles

57.4%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

28.1%

1998

Based on 523 vehicles

55.1%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

32.8%

1997

Based on 223 vehicles

54.7%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

30.1%

1996

Based on 353 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

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

7.9%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

5.6%

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

4.8%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.5%

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.5%

Mercedes Benz Vito Common Faults & Repair Costs

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83.5% pass rate

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92.7% pass rate

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85.8% pass rate

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87.8% pass rate

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100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz Vito

Mercedes Benz Vito — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz Vito MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Vito?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Vito is 72.4% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. 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 Benz Vito?

The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes Benz Vito 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 (7.9%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (5.6%), Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (4.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mercedes Benz Vito reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 72.4%, the Mercedes Benz Vito is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz Vito?

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 Benz Vito?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz Vito: 117,396 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vito to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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