2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito · 16,692 MOT tests
2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability
2014 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 33.2% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 21 Vito years (16,692 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- 33.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 129,916
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,692
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: about average for its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.8% of tests fail here (88% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.3%
- Brakes11.5%
- Suspension7.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.7%
- Tyres6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Body, chassis and structure3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.97%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.75%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.46%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 2.35%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.29%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.99%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.6%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.27%) · Exhaust mounting defective (2.8%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2014 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 33.2% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 21 Vito years (16,692 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.97% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.75% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito shows 129,916 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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