Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 2002
50.1% pass rate
from 869 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 2002 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 9.6% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 8.5% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.35% fail on Dipswitch
    • 7.7% fail on Direction indicators (99% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 7.7% fail on Flashing type (99% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 6.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (180% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.69% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.69% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.46% fail on Switch
    • 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.23% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.23% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 24% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (38% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 13% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2002 vans)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2002 vans)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2002 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.58% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (92% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.12% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.69% fail on Electronic stability control (13 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.81% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.58% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
  • 24% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 13% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 13% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 13% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Drive shaft (7 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.35% fail on Joints
    • 5.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (57% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (59% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.12% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.12% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 4.4% fail on Chassis
      • 4.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Doors (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition
      • 0.81% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.81% fail on Door condition
      • 0.81% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.81% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Body
      • 0.69% fail on Panel
      • 0.69% fail on Other body component
    • 0.81% fail on Cabs
      • 0.81% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
    • 0.35% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.35% fail on Towbar
      • 0.35% fail on Vehicle structure (9 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Load security
      • 0.12% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.12% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.12% fail on Dropside
        • 0.12% fail on Other dropside component
    • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.12% fail on Carrier
  • 23% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (47% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (72% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Springs
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs (67% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Sub-frames (180% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on View to rear
      • 1.0% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.35% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.35% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.35% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.23% fail on Steering play
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.5% fail on Seat belts (79% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.12% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.81% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
  • 0.23% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.23% fail on Speedometer