Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 2005
52.9% pass rate
from 3,386 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2005 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.0% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 8.8% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.030% fail on Dipswitch
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (190% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (42% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Horn (70% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies) (75% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.089% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.47% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps (60% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp (70% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Switch
    • 0.059% fail on Hazard warning (89% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Switch (89% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.059% fail on Reversing lamps (8 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Reversing lamps (9 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.059% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.059% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (80% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms (21% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover (42% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs (75% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring (72% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Mounting (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 0.65% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.62% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers (51% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component (54% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.059% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.089% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.030% fail on Axles
      • 0.030% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (21% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (23% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.059% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.59% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (42% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (39% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.71% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.089% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (72% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.089% fail on Cable (78% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Lever
        • 0.030% fail on Linkage
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.97% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (59% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.089% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.059% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.030% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.059% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
      • 0.030% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.030% fail on Other braking system component
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.030% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (62% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.77% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.059% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.030% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.62% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.62% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Body (65% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.77% fail on Panel (160% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Other body component
      • 0.059% fail on Body condition
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (59% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Other passenger's door (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition (94% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Catch
        • 0.030% fail on Hinge
      • 0.30% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on System (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.089% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.030% fail on Hose
      • 0.030% fail on Pipe
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.27% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.089% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.24% fail on Cabs
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Load security
      • 0.12% fail on Loading door
    • 0.030% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.030% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.030% fail on Towbar
      • 0.030% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.030% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 7.5% fail on Washers (63% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on View to rear
      • 0.74% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.030% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.27% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.1% fail on Steering
    • 4.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering (59% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.059% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.030% fail on Rams
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.059% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.059% fail on Steering column
    • 0.030% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.030% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.030% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.7% fail on Seat belts (31% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas (47% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment
      • 0.059% fail on Requirements
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (44% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.89% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.089% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.059% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.059% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.059% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.92% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.059% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.059% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Other leaks (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks (71% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.030% fail on Undertray
  • 0.80% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.059% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (8 times worse than other 2005 vans)
  • 0.59% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.089% fail on Seat belt installation check (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.059% fail on Anchorages (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.030% fail on Belt(s)/padding