Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 2014
69.9% pass rate
from 5,528 tests in 2021
(9.8% better than other 2014 vans)
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 2014 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (9 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (20% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (59% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.090% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (74% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Reversing lamps (170% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Reversing lamps (170% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.49% fail on Horn
      • 0.090% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps (63% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance (58% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (120% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.054% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 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
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake imbalance (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.054% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (42% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.072% fail on Lever
        • 0.036% fail on Pivot
        • 0.018% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (200% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal
    • 0.45% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (46% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system (70% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.072% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.054% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.018% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.018% fail on Servos
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.018% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.018% fail on Other braking system component
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass (67% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen (67% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear (77% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors (76% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Compression ignition (76% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (190% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.80% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.036% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.090% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.072% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (35% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (51% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (32% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
    • 0.38% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage ball joints (92% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings (77% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.072% fail on Other suspension component (74% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.036% fail on Axles
      • 0.036% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.036% fail on Shock absorbers (93% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.018% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (87% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.072% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Catch
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
      • 0.018% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.054% fail on Flexible couplings (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
        • 0.018% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.018% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.018% fail on Joints
    • 0.13% fail on Body (62% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.018% fail on Panel
    • 0.090% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.054% fail on Fuel system (74% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on Hose
      • 0.018% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.036% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Bracket
    • 0.018% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.018% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts (63% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
      • 0.018% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.018% fail on Airbags
      • 0.018% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.71% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
        • 0.018% fail on Steering component
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.090% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.072% fail on Operation
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
    • 0.090% fail on Steering column (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.018% fail on Steering play
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.018% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.090% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.090% fail on Attachment
    • 0.018% fail on Condition