2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

839 MOT tests in 2024. 54.2% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.2%
Failed or needed repairs45.8%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 839 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.9%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.3%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.9%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics39.8%
  2. Suspension34.4%
  3. Brakes29.8%
  4. Body & chassis20.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  6. Steering8.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.3%
  8. Tyres5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced10.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 54.2% of 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 839 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).