Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure MOT pass rate & common failures
The Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure appears in 2,791 MOT tests spanning model years 2019–2022, and 78.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 9.6% of the time, so this is 12.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.9%) and brakes (8.9%) 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 210 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 27.5% versus 13.7%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Vito 110 Pure model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 875 | 77.5% | 22.5% | Brakes |
| 2020 | 1,879 | 78.4% | 21.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 36 | 83.3% | 16.7% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.9% | 249 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.9% | 248 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.4% | 234 |
| 4 | Tyres | 8.1% | 225 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.5% | 155 |
| 6 | Suspension | 4.1% | 115 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 33 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 210 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 157 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 152 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 116 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 92 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 90 |
| 7 | Rbt (sp) | 82 |
| 8 | Washers | 77 |
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 | 23.8% | 665 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.6% | 548 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.6% | 324 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.2% | 200 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 127 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.5% | 125 |
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 | 284 | 13.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,107 | 19.8% |
| 60-90k | 859 | 25.7% |
| 90-120k | 369 | 22.8% |
| 120-150k | 121 | 26.5% |
| 150k+ | 51 | 27.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 198 | 21.7% |
| 2023 | 850 | 20.5% |
| 2024 | 898 | 23.9% |
| 2025 | 842 | 21.0% |
What to check before buying a Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure
- Lighting & signalling (8.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (8.4% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure?
78.2% of the 2,791 Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 21.8% fail rate, across model years 2019–2022.
What does the Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.9% of tests, then brakes (8.9%).
How much does mileage affect Vito 110 Pure MOT results?
Fail rates run at 13.7% for cars in the 0-30k band and 27.5% for 150k+, a 13.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,791 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.