2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito · 18,183 MOT tests
2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability
2015 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 30.6% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 Vito years (18,183 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- 30.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 116,236
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,183
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.7% of tests fail here (67% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.6%
- Brakes10.5%
- Suspension8.3%
- Tyres6.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.79%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.63%
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 2.6%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.02%
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 1.91%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.54%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.39%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.98%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.78%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2015 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 30.6% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 Vito years (18,183 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.79% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (2.63% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito shows 116,236 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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