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Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 2012
63.6% pass rate
from 5,573 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2012 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 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (43% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (22 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters (63% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.018% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.018% fail on Arm
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Reversing lamps (100% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Reversing lamps (94% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Reversing lamp switch (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment (58% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Horn (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.036% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.090% fail on Position lamps (76% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp (75% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 0.018% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance (45% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 7.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (95% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (93% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (91% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.29% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (100% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.072% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (41% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (56% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (51% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs (65% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (63% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.054% fail on Cable
        • 0.036% fail on Lever
        • 0.018% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.95% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (63% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Pedal
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on Rigid brake pipes (75% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (53% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system (62% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.018% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.018% fail on Condition
  • 8.4% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Springs
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs (33% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring (33% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (34% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (31% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (33% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings (87% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (76% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.036% fail on Axles
      • 0.036% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Compression ignition (60% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (65% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.072% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (48% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.036% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility (20% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.32% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear (47% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors (46% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (96% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts (43% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
      • 0.018% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (72% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.072% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.072% fail on Door condition
      • 0.054% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Catch
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.090% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.072% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.054% fail on Joints (99% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Body (59% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.036% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (74% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Hose
      • 0.036% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (83% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
    • 0.072% fail on Seats
      • 0.072% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.054% fail on Undertray
    • 0.036% fail on Chassis
      • 0.036% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.036% fail on Load security
      • 0.036% fail on Loading door
    • 0.018% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.018% fail on Carrier
    • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Bracket
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (62% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.63% fail on Steering gear (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Steering rack (160% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.018% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.018% fail on Components
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.090% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.090% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
  • 0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.018% fail on Belt(s)/padding