Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 2015
71.8% pass rate
from 5,868 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 2015 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.4% fail on Brakes (20% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance (55% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.051% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (43% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (45% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.085% fail on Cable
        • 0.051% fail on Lever
        • 0.034% fail on Pivot
        • 0.017% fail on Linkage
        • 0.017% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.017% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.017% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (200% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.87% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.63% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal (56% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.017% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.034% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (39% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.72% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.53% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.051% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (41% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on Reversing lamps (130% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Reversing lamps (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.10% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.034% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.017% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.017% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.017% fail on Switch
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Washers (29% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (28% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.017% fail on Window
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear (77% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors (77% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.034% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (25% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs (38% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring (39% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (24% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.085% fail on Wheel bearings (78% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.085% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.034% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.017% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition (59% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.068% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.89% fail on Spark ignition (75% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.034% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.085% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.068% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.034% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.034% fail on Undertray
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
      • 0.085% fail on Panel
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
        • 0.017% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.017% fail on Chains
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.034% fail on Tank
      • 0.017% fail on System
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.068% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
      • 0.034% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
    • 0.085% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.085% fail on Seats
      • 0.068% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.068% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.051% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.034% fail on Carrier
    • 0.034% fail on Load security
      • 0.034% fail on Loading door
    • 0.034% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Chassis
      • 0.017% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.92% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Seat belts (46% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Airbags
      • 0.017% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.32% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.017% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.017% fail on Components
    • 0.085% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.068% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.034% fail on Power steering (83% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.034% fail on Steering play
      • 0.034% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Steering column
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Anchorages