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Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT reliability

Reliability from 5 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars with real DVSA MOT history — how often they pass first time, the most common failure reasons.

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How reliable is the Mercedes-Benz Vito at MOT?

Across 1 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars on Motoring Today, the average first-time MOT pass rate is 80%. 100% of stock currently holds a valid MOT, with a median of 1 months left on the certificate. The most common reasons these cars fail an MOT are suspension, tyres and lighting & electrical, from real DVSA test history.

Avg pass rate
80%
Valid MOT
1 / 1
Median MOT left
1 mo
Top failure
Suspension
80First-time MOT pass
Average pass rate
Stock with valid MOT
1 / 1
100% road-ready
Median MOT left
1 mo
Expiring < 2 mo
1
Plan for an MOT soon after purchase

Most common MOT failures on the Mercedes-Benz Vito

Grouped reasons for MOT rejection across 5 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars with DVSA test history in our stock (6 recorded failure items).

Failure areaRecorded failuresShare of failures
Suspension350%
Tyres233%
Lighting & electrical117%

Based on real DVSA MOT test records for cars currently listed. Individual condition varies — always check the specific car's MOT history and advisories on its listing.

MOT pass rate is the percentage of Mercedes-Benz Vito cars in our stock that passed their most recent MOT on the first attempt, based on DVSA history. A pass rate above 80% is generally strong for a car of this age.

If a car you're viewing is approaching its MOT expiry, factor in the cost of any advisories — these are listed on each vehicle detail page.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common MOT failures on the Mercedes-Benz Vito?
Across 5 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars on Motoring Today with DVSA MOT history, the most common reasons for MOT failure are suspension, tyres and lighting & electrical (suspension account for 50% of recorded failures).