Mercedes-Benz Vito common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Mercedes-Benz Vito at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 87,593 UK MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz Vito in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pedal (wearing smooth): recorded on 3.9% of tests of 2019–2021 cars at 160k+ mi (257k+ km), 7.8× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: tyre pressure monitoring system (malfunctioning or obviously inoperative) (7×); exhaust system (mounting defective) (5.9×); coil spring (fractured or broken) (5.2×). The most common reasons a Mercedes-Benz Vito fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements); position lamp (not working).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Mercedes-Benz Vito
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Mercedes-Benz Vito than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedal: wearing smooth | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 3.9% | 0.5% | 7.8× | 516 |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 3.5% | 0.5% | 7× | 658 |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective | Advisory | 2012–2014 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.9× | 1,711 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.1% | 0.6% | 5.2× | 3,891 |
| Transmission oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | Advisory | 2008–2010 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.9% | 0.8% | 6.1× | 489 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.7× | 3,092 |
| Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.8× | 658 |
| Flexible brake hoses: slightly deteriorated | Advisory | 2004–2006 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 9.4% | 1.8% | 5.2× | 509 |
Mercedes-Benz Vito by mileage (2006–2008 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 398 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (21%) | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (21%, 2.3×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 769 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (22%) | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (22%, 2.3×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 1,303 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (24%) | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (24%, 2.4×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 1,683 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (24%) | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (24%, 2.4×) |
| 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 2,013 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (24%) | Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6%, 2.5×) |
| 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 7,124 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (27%) | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (27%, 2.5×) |
Mercedes-Benz Vito by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 487 | Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.5×) |
| 2003 | 605 | Integral vehicle structure condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (5.1×) |
| 2004 | 1,111 | Flexible brake hoses: slightly deteriorated at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (4.7×) |
| 2005 | 2,341 | Flexible brake hoses: slightly deteriorated at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (5.2×) |
| 2006 | 4,062 | Flexible brake hoses: slightly deteriorated at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (4.1×) |
| 2007 | 4,697 | Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (2.5×) |
| 2008 | 4,775 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (2.7×) |
| 2009 | 4,430 | Transmission oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (6.1×) |
| 2010 | 4,388 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (3.3×) |
| 2011 | 3,793 | Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.1×) |
| 2012 | 4,811 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (5×) |
| 2013 | 5,126 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (5.9×) |
| 2014 | 4,874 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (3.6×) |
| 2015 | 5,161 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (4.1×) |
| 2016 | 6,254 | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (4.7×) |
| 2017 | 9,124 | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (4.1×) |
| 2018 | 6,450 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4.3×) |
| 2019 | 9,103 | Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (7×) |
| 2020 | 4,232 | Pedal: wearing smooth at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (7.8×) |
| 2021 | 588 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (4.7×) |
| 2022 | 397 | Nothing stands out |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Mercedes-Benz Vito?
In 87,593 UK MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz Vito in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pedal (wearing smooth): recorded on 3.9% of tests of 2019–2021 cars at 160k+ mi (257k+ km), 7.8× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: tyre pressure monitoring system (malfunctioning or obviously inoperative) (7×); exhaust system (mounting defective) (5.9×); coil spring (fractured or broken) (5.2×). The most common reasons a Mercedes-Benz Vito fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements); position lamp (not working).
Why do Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail the MOT?
Across 87,593 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Mercedes-Benz Vito were coil spring (fractured or broken) (4.7% of tests); rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements) (5.1% of tests); position lamp (not working) (5.9% of tests).
At what mileage do Mercedes-Benz Vito problems start?
The clearest Mercedes-Benz Vito-specific issue, pedal (wearing smooth), peaks against other cars at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) on 2019–2021 cars (3.9% of tests vs 0.5% for all cars that age).
Where does this Mercedes-Benz Vito data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 87,593 tests of the Mercedes-Benz Vito. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.