Mercedes-Benz Evito Pro MOT pass rate & common failures
The Mercedes-Benz Evito Pro appears in 885 MOT tests spanning model years 2020–2023, and 89.0% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 8.0% of the time, so this is 3.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, body, structure & corrosion and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.0%) and body, structure & corrosion (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, tread depth and rbt (sp) — joints alone was recorded 42 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.1% versus 10.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.4% of tests failed in 2022 against 13.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Evito Pro model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 195 | 85.6% | 14.4% | Body, structure & corrosion |
| 2021 | 369 | 90.8% | 9.2% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 269 | 87.7% | 12.3% | Body, structure & corrosion |
| 2023 | 52 | 96.2% | 3.9% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.0% | 44 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.2% | 37 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 23 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 23 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 17 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 8 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 2 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 42 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 17 |
| 4 | Wipers | 17 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 9 |
| 7 | Size/type | 7 |
| 8 | Service brake performance | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.9% | 141 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.2% | 28 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 22 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 18 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 13 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.4% | 12 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 365 | 10.1% |
| 30-60k | 303 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 138 | 13.0% |
| 90-120k | 56 | 16.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41 | 2.4% |
| 2023 | 126 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 286 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 423 | 13.7% |
What to check before buying a Mercedes-Benz Evito Pro
- Tyres (5.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Body, structure & corrosion (4.2% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Lighting & signalling (2.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz Evito Pro?
89.0% of the 885 Mercedes-Benz Evito Pro MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 11.0% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Mercedes-Benz Evito Pro most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, then body, structure & corrosion (4.2%).
How much does mileage affect Evito Pro MOT results?
Fail rates run at 10.1% for cars in the 0-30k band and 16.1% for 90-120k, a 5.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 885 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.