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Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 2009
60.0% pass rate
from 5,003 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2009 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp (24% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps (27% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp (26% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters (62% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.68% fail on Reversing lamps (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Reversing lamps (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Reversing lamp switch (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment (67% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Horn (76% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.080% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.020% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.060% fail on Hazard warning (83% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Switch (83% better than other 2009 vans)
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance (14% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (36% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (26% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (90% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.080% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.64% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (36% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs (38% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (65% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.060% fail on Cable (85% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.060% fail on Lever
        • 0.040% fail on Pivot
        • 0.020% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (44% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.52% fail on Pedal
      • 0.42% fail on Hand lever (160% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (44% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system (61% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.100% fail on Electronic braking system (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.020% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.020% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.020% fail on Valves
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.020% fail on Other braking system component
  • 13% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Springs (17% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.020% fail on Mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joints (60% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (34% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint (45% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (65% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (47% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint (24% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover (44% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.100% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (84% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers (66% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.080% fail on Macpherson strut (74% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.040% fail on Axles
      • 0.040% fail on King pins (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.040% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.040% fail on Sub-frames (81% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.84% fail on View to rear
      • 0.84% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.40% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.40% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (18% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system (60% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
        • 0.12% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.040% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.36% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.36% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.020% fail on Catch
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.36% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Other body component
      • 0.040% fail on Panel
    • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure (83% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (83% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Chassis (74% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Chassis condition (74% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system (74% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (75% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Pipe
      • 0.040% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.100% fail on Seats
      • 0.100% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.060% fail on Load security
      • 0.040% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.040% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.020% fail on Loading door
    • 0.040% fail on Towbar
      • 0.020% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.020% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.020% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (33% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Compression ignition (32% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.86% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (60% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.060% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.020% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.92% fail on Spark ignition (34% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.82% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.040% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.040% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.020% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.82% fail on Seat belts (58% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Condition
      • 0.100% fail on Attachment
      • 0.040% fail on Prescribed areas (96% better than other 2009 vans)
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.88% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.040% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.040% fail on Rear wheel steering (27 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Components (27 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
      • 0.020% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.020% fail on Pump
    • 0.020% fail on Steering play
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Condition
  • 0.020% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.020% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.020% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.020% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.020% fail on Retractable steps