Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 2016
73.4% pass rate
from 7,178 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 2016 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.2% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance (63% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.028% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (75% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (76% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (97% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.042% fail on Cable
        • 0.042% fail on Pivot
        • 0.028% fail on Linkage
        • 0.014% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.45% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.36% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (60% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.098% fail on Pedal (66% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.056% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.028% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.028% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.014% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (24% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (66% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.36% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear (64% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors (67% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.014% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (41% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (45% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.98% fail on Stop lamp (53% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (78% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators (62% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (53% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.014% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps (69% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 6.3% fail on Suspension (39% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.070% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (83% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage ball joints (88% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.070% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.042% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.014% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.098% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (40% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.098% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (68% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.056% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.042% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.014% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.014% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.85% fail on Spark ignition (78% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.042% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.042% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.85% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.056% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
      • 0.042% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
    • 0.098% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.056% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.028% fail on Joints
        • 0.014% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.070% fail on Undertray
    • 0.056% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.028% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.014% fail on Tank
      • 0.014% fail on Hose
    • 0.056% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.028% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.028% fail on Carrier
    • 0.028% fail on Towbar
      • 0.014% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.014% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.028% fail on Seats
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.79% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment
      • 0.028% fail on Requirements
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.084% fail on Condition
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.056% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 0.028% fail on Steering linkage components (96% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.028% fail on Power steering (84% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
    • 0.014% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.014% fail on Steering column
    • 0.014% fail on Steering play
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack