Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 2007
55.7% pass rate
from 5,669 tests in 2021
(6.4% better than other 2007 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 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps (36% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp (35% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.018% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (40% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters (44% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 3.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment (61% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Horn (61% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Battery(ies) (75% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.37% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.035% fail on Switch
    • 0.035% fail on Hazard warning (92% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Switch (92% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.018% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (16% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (17% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (26% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (26% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (28% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.071% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.071% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.088% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.79% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance (37% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (21% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (27% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.053% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums (38% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.92% fail on Brake discs (41% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (64% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.088% fail on Cable (78% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.088% fail on Lever
        • 0.018% fail on Clevis joint
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (72% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Pedal
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.088% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.071% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.053% fail on Servos
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
    • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic systems (81% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.035% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
      • 0.018% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.018% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 16% fail on Suspension (18% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (40% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (28% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (82% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.071% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms (30% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.4% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (70% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (64% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers (43% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings (80% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.088% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.053% fail on Macpherson strut (82% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.035% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (19% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (49% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.71% fail on View to rear
      • 0.71% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.32% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.32% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system (22% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.64% fail on Joints (95% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.018% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.018% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.56% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.55% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.58% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Hinge
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Catch
        • 0.018% fail on Hinge
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Catch
    • 0.56% fail on Integral vehicle structure (70% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (69% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.46% fail on Body
      • 0.26% fail on Other body component
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
      • 0.018% fail on Body condition
      • 0.018% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.071% fail on Pipe
      • 0.035% fail on Tank (80% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on System
      • 0.018% fail on Hose
    • 0.35% fail on Chassis (73% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Chassis condition (73% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.088% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.088% fail on Load security
      • 0.071% fail on Loading door
      • 0.018% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.018% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.035% fail on Towbar
      • 0.035% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.035% fail on Cabs (81% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
    • 0.018% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.018% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.018% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.018% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.035% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.86% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.86% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering (56% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Operation
      • 0.071% fail on Rams
      • 0.071% fail on Other components (71% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.018% fail on Pump
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.035% fail on Steering column
    • 0.018% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.018% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.018% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (23% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (30% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (60% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.93% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (46% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.088% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.071% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.035% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.018% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.088% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.035% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.071% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (26% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (52% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas (87% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Requirements
      • 0.018% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.035% fail on Airbags
      • 0.035% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.79% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.018% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.053% fail on Condition
  • 0.035% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.035% fail on Doors
      • 0.035% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
  • 0.018% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.018% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.018% fail on Anchorages