2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

9,057 MOT tests in 2024. 72.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time72.2%
Failed or needed repairs27.8%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,057 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    227 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    238 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.6%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.6%
    176 marked dangerous
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.4%
  2. Suspension11.5%
  3. Lights & electrics10.2%
  4. Tyres7.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.6%

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 2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 72.2% of 2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,057 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 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).