2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

4,771 MOT tests in 2024. 64.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time64.9%
Failed or needed repairs35.1%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,771 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.5%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.6%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.7%
    147 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    158 marked dangerous
  7. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.2%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes22.1%
  2. Lights & electrics22.0%
  3. Suspension10.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  5. Tyres6.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Body & chassis3.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.2%

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 worn9.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%

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 2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 64.9% of 2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,771 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).