2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

6,387 MOT tests in 2024. 74.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time74.7%
Failed or needed repairs25.3%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,387 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    193 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    187 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.6%
    119 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.5%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.5%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.7%
  2. Lights & electrics8.6%
  3. Suspension8.0%
  4. Tyres7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%

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 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 74.7% of 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,387 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

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

Is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).