Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive + MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 2,834 tests, the Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive + passes its MOT 81.3% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (8.8% fail rate), the Vito 114 Progressive + comes out 9.8pp worse. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.3%) and visibility (7.7%) 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 190 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Vito 114 Progressive + fails 13.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 11.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Vito 114 Progressive + model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 735 | 79.5% | 20.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 2,089 | 82.0% | 18.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 264 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.7% | 218 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.3% | 179 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.1% | 174 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 148 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.0% | 84 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 28 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.3% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 190 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 143 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 142 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 105 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 71 |
| 6 | Washers | 65 |
| 7 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 62 |
| 8 | Shock absorbers | 55 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.3% | 576 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.5% | 525 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.5% | 240 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.0% | 226 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.6% | 159 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 86 |
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 | 305 | 13.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,326 | 19.3% |
| 60-90k | 818 | 19.3% |
| 90-120k | 268 | 21.3% |
| 120-150k | 74 | 16.2% |
| 150k+ | 43 | 11.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 252 | 18.6% |
| 2024 | 1,327 | 19.4% |
| 2025 | 1,250 | 17.8% |
What to check before buying a Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive +
- Lighting & signalling (9.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.7% 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.
- Brakes (6.3% 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.
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 114 Progressive +?
81.3% of the 2,834 Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive + MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 18.7% fail rate, across model years 2020–2022.
What does the Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive + most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.3% of tests, then visibility (7.7%).
How much does mileage affect Vito 114 Progressive + MOT results?
Fail rates run at 13.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 11.6% for 150k+, a 1.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,834 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.