2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito · 31,492 MOT tests
2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability
2017 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 26.2% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 Vito years (31,492 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- 26.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 102,584
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,492
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.1% of tests fail here (91% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Fail rate by area
- Brakes7.9%
- Suspension7.9%
- Lights and electrics7.2%
- Tyres6.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.73%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.88%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.3%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.95%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.11%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.01%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.61%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2017 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 26.2% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 Vito years (31,492 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.73% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.88% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito shows 102,584 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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