Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Progressive MOT pass rate & common failures
2,751 MOT tests on the Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Progressive (2019–2023) give it a 78.7% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 8.9% of the time, so this is 12.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.8%) and visibility (8.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and malfunction indicator lamp — wipers alone was recorded 193 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 14.9% in the 0-30k band and 32.3% in the 150k+ band, a 17.4-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Vito 110 Progressive model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 54 | 70.4% | 29.6% | Visibility |
| 2020 | 1,118 | 79.4% | 20.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 1,496 | 78.5% | 21.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 81 | 79.0% | 21.0% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 270 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.8% | 243 |
| 3 | Tyres | 8.1% | 223 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.4% | 203 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 143 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.2% | 89 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 26 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 193 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 137 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 135 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 103 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 87 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 78 |
| 7 | Shock absorbers | 75 |
| 8 | Rbt (sp) | 74 |
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 | 20.6% | 567 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.5% | 508 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.6% | 320 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.9% | 246 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.9% | 135 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 126 |
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 | 275 | 14.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,001 | 18.8% |
| 60-90k | 884 | 22.5% |
| 90-120k | 375 | 24.0% |
| 120-150k | 150 | 30.0% |
| 150k+ | 65 | 32.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 402 | 21.1% |
| 2024 | 1,127 | 21.3% |
| 2025 | 1,193 | 21.4% |
What to check before buying a Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Progressive
- Lighting & signalling (9.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.8% 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.
- Tyres (8.1% 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.
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 Vito 110 Progressive?
78.7% of the 2,751 Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Progressive MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 21.3% fail rate, across model years 2019–2023.
What does the Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Progressive most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.8% of tests, then visibility (8.8%).
How much does mileage affect Vito 110 Progressive MOT results?
Fail rates run at 14.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 32.3% for 150k+, a 17.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,751 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.