2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito · 2,041 MOT tests
2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability
2021 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 19% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 21 Vito years (2,041 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- 19%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 49,943
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,041
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.3% of tests fail here (61% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Tyres5.2%
- Brakes4.8%
- Suspension1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.09%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.57%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.42%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.32%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.13%
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 1.03%
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 (6.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.67%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.74%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.57%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2021 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 19% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 21 Vito years (2,041 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.09% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.57% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito shows 49,943 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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