2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

4,394 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test152,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,394 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.2%
    166 marked dangerous
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    180 marked dangerous
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.5%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  10. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.2%
  2. Lights & electrics22.9%
  3. Suspension14.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  5. Tyres6.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  7. Body & chassis4.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.8%

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: 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 62.5% of 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,394 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).