2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

5,085 MOT tests in 2024. 67.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time67.2%
Failed or needed repairs32.8%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,085 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    213 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.4%
    143 marked dangerous
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    109 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes18.8%
  2. Lights & electrics15.8%
  3. Suspension12.5%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 67.2% of 2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,085 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

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

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).