Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 2001
50.7% pass rate
from 485 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 14% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 14% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 13% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.62% fail on Drive shaft (13 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.41% fail on Joints
    • 8.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (130% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 8.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (130% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Chassis
      • 4.9% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.21% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.7% fail on Doors (130% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
        • 0.41% fail on Catch (12 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition
    • 1.6% fail on Body
      • 1.2% fail on Panel
      • 0.21% fail on Body condition
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
    • 0.82% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.21% fail on Hose
      • 0.21% fail on System
    • 0.41% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.41% fail on Load security
      • 0.41% fail on Loading door (10 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.21% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Floor
    • 0.21% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.21% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.21% fail on Cabs
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 24% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (68% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (5 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (11 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.1% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.41% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.21% fail on Mounting
      • 0.62% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.62% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 12% fail on Headlamps (190% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 11% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 7.0% fail on Direction indicators (86% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Flashing type (86% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 4.3% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.82% fail on Electrical equipment (73% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Horn
      • 0.21% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.41% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.41% fail on Switch
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 22% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2001 vans)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2001 vans)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Lever
        • 0.21% fail on Linkage
        • 0.21% fail on Pivot
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (5 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Electronic stability control (20 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.62% fail on Pedal
      • 0.62% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.82% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.82% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.62% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.62% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.41% fail on Brake fluid
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.41% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.41% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.0% fail on Steering
    • 5.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
        • 0.21% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.41% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
    • 0.41% fail on Steering play
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas (89% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment
      • 0.21% fail on Requirements
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.41% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.41% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.21% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.82% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.21% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors