2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito · 24,919 MOT tests
2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability
2019 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 24.1% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 21 Vito years (24,919 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- 24.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 73,770
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,919
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 7.4% of tests fail here (92% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Fail rate by area
- Brakes7.4%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Tyres6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Suspension4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.26%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.03%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.82%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.73%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.64%
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 (11.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.93%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.16%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.84%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2019 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 24.1% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 21 Vito years (24,919 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.23% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.26% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito shows 73,770 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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