2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive + — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive + passed 79.5% of its 735 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 9.4% of the time, so this is 11.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.3%) and visibility (7.3%) 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 44 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 17.0% in the 0-30k band and 24.3% in the 90-120k band, a 7.3-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 21.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 68 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.3% | 54 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.1% | 52 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.4% | 47 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.0% | 44 |
| 6 | Suspension | 5.0% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 44 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 43 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 36 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 26 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 23 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 23 |
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 | 21.1% | 155 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.8% | 131 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.4% | 84 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.2% | 60 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.1% | 45 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 19 |
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 | 59 | 17.0% |
| 30-60k | 308 | 20.1% |
| 60-90k | 267 | 21.7% |
| 90-120k | 70 | 24.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 228 | 18.9% |
| 2024 | 263 | 23.2% |
| 2025 | 240 | 19.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Vito 114 Progressive +
On a 2020 Vito 114 Progressive +, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (7.3% 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 (7.1% 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
How many 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive +s pass their MOT?
79.5% of the 735 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive + MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive +?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.3% of tests, followed by visibility (7.3%).
Does the 2020 Vito 114 Progressive + get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.0% in the 0-30k band to 24.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 735 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.