MERCEDES-BENZ VITO MOT Pass Rate
75.4% of 32,591 MERCEDES-BENZ VITO MOT tests pass.
The VITO passes 75.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (82.8%).
At 75.4%, The MERCEDES-BENZ VITO passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MERCEDES-BENZ VITO tested at 0–3 years pass 88.8% of the time, compared with just 66.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 88.8% | 671 | 57,848 miles |
| 3–6 years | 83.0% | 5,194 | 94,211 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.1% | 10,892 | 132,417 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.6% | 8,648 | 167,617 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.3% | 7,186 | 168,833 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ VITO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54.2% | not working |
| Brakes | 52.5% | efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 41.6% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 19.8% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 16.5% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.7% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.7% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 4.6% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C — 80.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 81.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E — 82.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A — 91.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 90.2% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 86.9% pass rate