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Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT reliability

Reliability from 6 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 2 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars on Motoring Today, the average first-time MOT pass rate is 34%. 50% of stock currently holds a valid MOT, with a median of 4 months left on the certificate. The most common reasons these cars fail an MOT are tyres, suspension and lighting & electrical, from real DVSA test history.

Avg pass rate
34%
Valid MOT
1 / 2
Median MOT left
4 mo
Top failure
Tyres
34First-time MOT pass
Average pass rate
Stock with valid MOT
1 / 2
50% road-ready
Median MOT left
4 mo
Expiring < 2 mo
0
Plan for an MOT soon after purchase

Most common MOT failures on the Mercedes-Benz Vito

Grouped reasons for MOT rejection across 6 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars with DVSA test history in our stock (10 recorded failure items, 4 of them dangerous).

Failure areaRecorded failuresShare of failures
Tyres660%
Suspension330%
Lighting & electrical110%

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 6 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars on Motoring Today with DVSA MOT history, the most common reasons for MOT failure are tyres, suspension and lighting & electrical (tyres account for 60% of recorded failures).