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Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 2003
50.5% pass rate
from 1,064 tests in 2021
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 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 14% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 13% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 13% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.094% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.094% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.47% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.47% fail on Joints
    • 5.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (80% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (82% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Chassis (95% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Chassis condition (90% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Strengthening plate (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Doors (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Front passenger's door (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.75% fail on Door condition (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition
        • 0.094% fail on Catch
    • 1.1% fail on Body
      • 0.47% fail on Panel
      • 0.47% fail on Other body component
      • 0.094% fail on Body condition
      • 0.094% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.75% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.47% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.19% fail on Hose
      • 0.094% fail on Pipe
    • 0.56% fail on Seats
      • 0.38% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.38% fail on Towbar (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Vehicle structure (14 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.094% fail on Coupling
    • 0.28% fail on Cabs
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.094% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.094% fail on Bracket
    • 0.094% fail on Load security
      • 0.094% fail on Loading door
    • 0.094% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.094% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 25% fail on Suspension (22% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.094% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.094% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.094% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.5% fail on Springs
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs (80% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring (83% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings (58% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.094% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.094% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.094% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.8% fail on Headlamps (72% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 7.2% fail on Headlamp (86% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.094% fail on Dipswitch
    • 6.1% fail on Direction indicators (66% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.1% fail on Flashing type (66% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.28% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Horn
      • 0.094% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.094% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.094% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (46% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.094% fail on Switch
    • 1.4% fail on Position lamps (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Position lamp (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.38% fail on Switch
    • 0.094% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.094% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.094% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 23% fail on Brakes (21% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (41% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.094% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.094% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.094% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.094% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.38% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.19% fail on Cable
        • 0.094% fail on Lever
        • 0.094% fail on Pivot
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control (8 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.094% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.4% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.85% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.38% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.19% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.094% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.094% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.094% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.094% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Mirrors (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.66% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.66% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.094% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (49% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.8% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.7% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.19% fail on Requirements
      • 0.094% fail on Attachment
    • 0.75% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2003 vans)
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.094% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.094% fail on Operation
    • 0.19% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.094% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.094% fail on Power steering
      • 0.094% fail on Other components
    • 0.094% fail on Steering play
      • 0.094% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.56% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (67% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.19% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.19% fail on Catalytic converter (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.094% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.094% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.094% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.85% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.66% fail on Attachment