Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 2010
60.2% pass rate
from 5,017 tests in 2021
(10% better than other 2010 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 2010 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (63% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (63% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters (52% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps (31% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (31% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (26% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (26% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (26% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Reversing lamps (77% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Reversing lamps (73% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.44% fail on Electrical equipment (52% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Horn (57% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.100% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.100% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.040% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.040% fail on Hazard warning (88% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Switch (88% better than other 2010 vans)
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 9.4% fail on Brake performance (21% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (20% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (20% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (35% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (34% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (29% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.100% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.100% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (34% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (38% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (32% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.86% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (38% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads (39% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.060% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (34% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (34% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (72% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.080% fail on Lever
        • 0.040% fail on Linkage
        • 0.020% fail on Cable
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (37% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (90% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Pedal
    • 0.76% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (45% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system (58% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.100% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.100% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.040% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
    • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.020% fail on Servos
    • 0.020% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 12% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Springs (35% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 6.5% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (65% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.100% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (82% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (57% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint (33% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings (87% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component (64% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (83% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.080% fail on Axles
      • 0.060% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on King pins
    • 0.080% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.060% fail on Macpherson strut (82% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.020% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility (16% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear (45% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors (44% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.34% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.020% fail on Window
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system (83% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.70% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.44% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
        • 0.080% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.020% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.54% fail on Doors
      • 0.44% fail on Other passenger's door (160% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition (140% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.020% fail on Hinge
      • 0.060% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
      • 0.060% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
        • 0.020% fail on Catch
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Body (68% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.080% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.060% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.080% fail on Fuel system (83% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Hose
      • 0.020% fail on Pipe
      • 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.020% fail on System
    • 0.060% fail on Integral vehicle structure (92% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (92% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.060% fail on Chassis (87% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Chassis condition (91% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.020% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.020% fail on Carrier
    • 0.020% fail on Towbar
      • 0.020% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.020% fail on Cabs
      • 0.020% fail on Steps
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition (35% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (29% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.68% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (64% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.62% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.100% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.060% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.70% fail on Spark ignition (37% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.88% fail on Seat belts (43% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Prescribed areas (95% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Requirements
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Rear wheel steering (20 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.060% fail on Components (20 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.040% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
        • 0.020% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.100% fail on Other components
      • 0.060% fail on Operation
      • 0.040% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.020% fail on Steering column
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.020% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.060% fail on Condition
  • 0.060% fail on Seat belt installation check (8 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.040% fail on Belt(s)/padding (22 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.020% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.020% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.020% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.020% fail on Speed limiter