Mercedes-Benz Evito Progressive MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

27.9 points above the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Mercedes-Benz Evito Progressive tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc34.3%

   23 occurrences

2. 2.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen25.4%

   17 occurrences

3. 3.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement16.4%

   11 occurrences

4. 4.A tyre seriously damaged14.9%

   10 occurrences

5. 5.A tyre cords visible or damaged7.5%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value6.0%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.0%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.Headlamp aim unable to be tested6.0%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.A tyre seriously damaged4.5%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment4.5%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement4.5%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc3.0%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Mercedes-Benz Evito Progressive tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A tyre seriously damaged6.3%

   81 tests

2. 2.A tyre seriously damaged3.3%

   42 tests

3. 3.A tyre seriously damaged2.5%

   32 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.5%

   19 tests

5. 5.Nail in tyre1.4%

   18 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured0.9%

   12 tests

7. 7.A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage0.8%

   10 tests

8. 8.A wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting0.6%

   8 tests

What gets tested

The Evito Progressive fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

16,043

Test classes

class 7: 1,283

Compare within the range

Other Mercedes-Benz vans

• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter69.4%
• Mercedes-Benz VITO72.3%
• Mercedes-Benz Esprinter Progressive72.4% raw
• Mercedes-Benz Evito 66 Progressive79.0% raw
• All Mercedes-Benz vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz Evito Progressive?

93.5% unadjusted, from 1,283 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.

What does a Mercedes-Benz Evito Progressive fail its MOT on?

"A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc" is recorded in 34.3% of failed Mercedes-Benz Evito Progressive tests, followed by "Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen" (25.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Mercedes-Benz Evito Progressive usually have at its MOT?

16,043 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.