2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito · 1,001 MOT tests
2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability
2001 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 21 Vito years (1,001 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- 48.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 122,222
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,001
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- 2002 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 24.5% of tests fail here (131% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.8%
- Body, chassis and structure24.5%
- Suspension24.2%
- Brakes21.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.5%
- Seat belts and airbags6%
- Steering5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 12.09%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 10.29%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.99%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 5.49%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.1%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.98%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.29%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (10.99%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (10.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.79%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2001 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 21 Vito years (1,001 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (12.09% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (10.29% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (6.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito shows 122,222 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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