2021 Mercedes-Benz Evito Pro — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Evito Pro passed 90.8% of its 369 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, body, structure & corrosion and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.1%) and body, structure & corrosion (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, wipers and rbt (sp) — joints alone was recorded 12 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 Evito Pro fails 7.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.9 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.1% of tests failed in 2023 against 12.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 19 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.3% | 12 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 7 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 12 |
| 2 | Wipers | 10 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 7 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 5 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
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 | 13.6% | 50 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.3% | 12 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.0% | 11 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.6% | 6 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 4 |
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 | 134 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 158 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 58 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 5.1% |
| 2024 | 145 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 166 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Evito Pro
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.1% 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 (3.3% 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+.
- Visibility (2.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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
How many 2021 Mercedes-Benz Evito Pros pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 369 2021 Mercedes-Benz Evito Pro MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Evito Pro?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (3.3%).
Does the 2021 Evito Pro get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 369 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.