2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito · 7,302 MOT tests
2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability
2020 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 21 Vito years (7,302 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- 23.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 55,603
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,302
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3% of tests fail here (136% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.7%
- Tyres7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Brakes7.1%
- Suspension3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.18%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.88%
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 1.77%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.55%
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 1.48%
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 (9.9%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.89%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.4%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2020 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 21 Vito years (7,302 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.3% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (2.18% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito shows 55,603 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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