2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

4,202 MOT tests in 2024. 57.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time57.0%
Failed or needed repairs43.0%
Typical mileage at test167,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,202 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.4%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.0%
    152 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.2%
  2. Brakes31.9%
  3. Suspension23.3%
  4. Body & chassis11.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  6. Tyres6.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  8. Steering5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 57.0% of 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,202 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

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