2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito · 21,993 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 21 Vito years (21,993 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- 29.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 103,728
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,993
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 10.3% of tests fail here (84% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Fail rate by area
- Brakes10.3%
- Suspension9.8%
- Lights and electrics7.9%
- Tyres7.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.02%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.84%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.68%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.39%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.07%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.2%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.16%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.43%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.04%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 21 Vito years (21,993 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.02% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.84% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito shows 103,728 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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