2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

3,485 MOT tests in 2024. 60.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time60.8%
Failed or needed repairs39.2%
Typical mileage at test158,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,485 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.3%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.0%
    122 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    128 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  10. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.8%
  2. Brakes25.9%
  3. Suspension15.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  6. Tyres6.6%
  7. Body & chassis5.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%

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 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 60.8% of 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,485 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).