2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito · 22,451 MOT tests
2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability
2018 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 24% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 21 Vito years (22,451 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- 24%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 78,206
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,451
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.8% of tests fail here (90% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Fail rate by area
- Brakes7.7%
- Tyres6.3%
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Suspension5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.25%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.2%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
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.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.84%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.42%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.31%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.68%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2018 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 24% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 21 Vito years (22,451 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.56% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.69% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito shows 78,206 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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