2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

4,146 MOT tests in 2024. 59.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.5%
Failed or needed repairs40.5%
Typical mileage at test165,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,146 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    167 marked dangerous
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.4%
    104 marked dangerous
  10. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.0%
  2. Brakes25.4%
  3. Suspension15.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  5. Tyres6.7%
  6. Body & chassis6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  8. Steering2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 59.5% of 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,146 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

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