2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

113 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 113 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.6%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.7%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.3%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.4%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low3.5%
  9. Washers: not working3.5%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension31.9%
  2. Lights & electrics31.9%
  3. Brakes25.7%
  4. Body & chassis23.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags6.2%
  7. Tyres6.2%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened27.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.6%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 113 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were 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; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).