The MOT Files

Van reliability file

Mercedes-Benz VITO MOT pass rate & common failures

From 9,779 recorded MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz VITO, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Mercedes-Benz VITO passes 72.3% of MOT tests once adjusted for age and mileage, ranking 7 of 21 van models, against 65.7% for all vans. The most recorded failure is "A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened", in 20.7% of failed tests.

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

72.3%adjusted · 73.2% raw · rank 7 of 219,779 tests

6.7 points above the fleet average of 65.7%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

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

  1. 1.A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened20.7%

    460 occurrences

  2. 2.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement19.8%

    438 occurrences

  3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.8%

    217 occurrences

  4. 4.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm9.7%

    215 occurrences

  5. 5.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen9.3%

    207 occurrences

  6. 6.A tyre seriously damaged8.9%

    197 occurrences

  7. 7.Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value8.5%

    189 occurrences

  8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn8.2%

    182 occurrences

  9. 9.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction7.3%

    162 occurrences

  10. 10.A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage6.2%

    137 occurrences

  11. 11.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.7%

    126 occurrences

  12. 12.Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen5.3%

    117 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Mercedes-Benz VITO tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements23.1%

    2,263 tests

  2. 2.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured9.4%

    915 tests

  3. 3.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm8.1%

    795 tests

  4. 4.A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage6.1%

    599 tests

  5. 5.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.3%

    417 tests

  6. 6.A tyre seriously damaged3.9%

    385 tests

  7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.9%

    380 tests

  8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn3.5%

    346 tests

How wear changes the picture

VITO pass rate by age and registration year

3–5 yrsreg. 2020–202278%
6–8 yrsreg. 2017–201974%
9–11 yrsreg. 2014–201668%
12–14 yrsreg. 2011–201359%
15+ yrsreg. 2010 and earlier63%

What gets tested

The VITO fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
96,973
Test classes
class 7: 9,779
Names grouped into this model (10)
  • VITO 110 PROGRESSIVE CDI
  • VITO 110 PURE CDI
  • VITO 110CDI TOURER PRO
  • VITO 114 PROGRESSIVE + CDI
  • VITO 114 PROGRESSIVE + CDI A
  • VITO 114 PROGRESSIVE CDI
  • VITO 116 SPORT CDI AUTO
  • VITO 116CDI TOURER SELECT AUTO
  • VITO 119 SPORT CDI AUTO
  • VITO 119CDI TOURER SPORT AUTO

Compare within the range

Other Mercedes-Benz vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz VITO?
72.3% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the vans tested, ranking 7 of 21 van models, from 9,779 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.
What does a Mercedes-Benz VITO fail its MOT on?
"A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened" is recorded in 20.7% of failed Mercedes-Benz VITO tests, followed by "Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement" (19.8%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Mercedes-Benz VITO usually have at its MOT?
96,973 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.

Analysis built from DVSA data of