Mercedes-Benz Vito
MOT data from 151,914 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 80.1%. Average mileage at test: 135,739 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4,618 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3,941 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3,829 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2,836 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2,798 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,588 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2,426 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 2,291 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2,056 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 2,050 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 150,605 | 80.1% |
| Petrol | 675 | 71.7% |
| Electric | 611 | 89.7% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 176 | 65.9% | |
| Top failures: 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 direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1998 | 442 | 64.3% | |
| Top failures: 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, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 1999 | 377 | 67.6% | |
| Top failures: 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 | |||
| 2000 | 243 | 71.6% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2001 | 374 | 70.1% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2002 | 650 | 69.4% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2003 | 773 | 69.7% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2004 | 1,318 | 71.2% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 3,000 | 71% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2006 | 5,520 | 73.6% | |
| Top failures: 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2007 | 6,608 | 74.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 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 | |||
| 2008 | 6,540 | 74.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2009 | 6,132 | 76.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2010 | 6,443 | 76.5% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2011 | 6,224 | 76.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2012 | 8,374 | 77% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2013 | 9,518 | 79.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2014 | 9,244 | 79.7% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake inoperative on one side | |||
| 2015 | 10,151 | 80% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2016 | 12,422 | 81.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2017 | 16,929 | 83.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2018 | 12,808 | 84.5% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2019 | 15,822 | 84.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2020 | 5,686 | 86.2% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2021 | 5,494 | 88.8% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2022 | 515 | 89.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2023 | 101 | 94.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber, wiper blade defective, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
72,349 mi
Median
128,658 mi
75th percentile
158,344 mi
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