1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

123 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 123 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements11.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.6%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.3%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.7%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.9%
  6. Headlamp: not working on main beam4.1%
  7. Washers: not working4.1%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.1%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.1%
  10. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes39.0%
  2. Lights & electrics39.0%
  3. Body & chassis30.1%
  4. Suspension27.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.2%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  8. Steering4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.3%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)13.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%

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: 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 1999 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 54.5% of 1999 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 123 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1999 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).