2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

4,052 MOT tests in 2024. 59.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time59.8%
Failed or needed repairs40.2%
Typical mileage at test161,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,052 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.5%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    138 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.4%
  2. Brakes27.0%
  3. Suspension18.3%
  4. Body & chassis8.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  7. Tyres6.5%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 59.8% of 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,052 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).