2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

6,179 MOT tests in 2024. 69.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time69.3%
Failed or needed repairs30.7%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,179 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    211 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    165 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.8%
    130 marked dangerous
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.8%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes17.0%
  2. Suspension13.0%
  3. Lights & electrics11.7%
  4. Tyres8.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.9%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 69.3% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,179 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 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).