2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

4,187 MOT tests in 2024. 73.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time73.8%
Failed or needed repairs26.2%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,187 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    143 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.2%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    111 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    69 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes11.6%
  2. Lights & electrics11.3%
  3. Tyres8.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  5. Suspension4.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 73.8% of 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,187 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).