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Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 1998
47.8% pass rate
from 226 tests in 2021
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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 1998 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 9.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (33 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (10 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (26 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (25 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.44% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.44% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 12% fail on Headlamps (160% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 11% fail on Headlamp (160% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.44% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Horn
      • 0.44% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.3% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.88% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.44% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.88% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.88% fail on Main beam tell-tale (10 times worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.44% fail on Switch
  • 22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 9.7% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 9.7% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.44% fail on Joints
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.4% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Front passenger's door (6 times worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Driver's door
        • 1.8% fail on Door condition
      • 0.88% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 0.88% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.88% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.44% fail on Hose
      • 0.44% fail on Pipe
    • 0.88% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.44% fail on Body
      • 0.44% fail on Panel
  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 16% fail on Brake performance
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 6.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.44% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.88% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.88% fail on Lever
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Pedal
    • 0.44% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.44% fail on Other components
    • 0.44% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 14% fail on Visibility
    • 8.4% fail on Washers
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.1% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 4.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.44% fail on Power steering
      • 0.44% fail on Operation
      • 0.44% fail on Other components
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.44% fail on Attachment
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.88% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.44% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.44% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment