2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

4,811 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.5%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,811 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    149 marked dangerous
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.7%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    70 marked dangerous
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.9%
  2. Brakes8.0%
  3. Tyres7.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  5. Suspension2.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.3%

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: 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,811 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).