Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT Results

Registered in 1999
51.8% pass rate
from 228 tests in 2021
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 1999 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Vito is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 8.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.44% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.44% fail on Cable
    • 1.8% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (10 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (10 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Pedal
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.44% fail on Lever
    • 0.44% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.44% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.44% fail on Other braking system component
  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 13% fail on Headlamps (190% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 13% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.1% fail on Horn
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 8.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (20 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (11 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover (19 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.6% fail on Springs
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.44% fail on Mounting
      • 0.44% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.44% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.44% fail on Operation
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 8.3% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 8.3% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 8.3% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.1% fail on Chassis
      • 3.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.88% fail on Seats
      • 0.44% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.44% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.88% fail on Cabs
      • 0.88% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.44% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.44% fail on Body
      • 0.44% fail on Panel
    • 0.44% fail on Doors
      • 0.44% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.88% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.44% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.44% fail on Window
  • 5.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.88% fail on Condition
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.88% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.88% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.88% fail on Steering play
      • 0.88% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Power steering
      • 0.44% fail on Operation
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.44% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates