2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Progressive — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Progressive passed 79.4% of its 1,118 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 11.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (10.6%) and visibility (9.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, malfunction indicator lamp and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 82 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 14.5% in the 0-30k band and 27.0% in the 120-150k band, a 12.5-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.6% | 119 |
| 2 | Visibility | 9.2% | 103 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.9% | 88 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.2% | 81 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.6% | 74 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.1% | 35 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 82 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 72 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 65 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 46 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 41 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 36 |
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 | 22.6% | 253 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.9% | 222 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.9% | 155 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.9% | 99 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 48 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.9% | 43 |
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 | 117 | 14.5% |
| 30-60k | 433 | 18.0% |
| 60-90k | 393 | 22.4% |
| 90-120k | 122 | 25.4% |
| 120-150k | 37 | 27.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 370 | 21.1% |
| 2024 | 374 | 20.9% |
| 2025 | 359 | 19.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Vito 110 Progressive
On a 2020 Vito 110 Progressive, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (10.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (9.2% 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 (7.9% 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
How many 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Progressives pass their MOT?
79.4% of the 1,118 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Progressive MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Progressive?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.6% of tests, followed by visibility (9.2%).
Does the 2020 Vito 110 Progressive get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.5% in the 0-30k band to 27.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,118 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.