2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 119 — MOT failures & pass rate
512 MOT tests on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 119 are in this dataset, and 89.1% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 9.4% of the time, so this is 1.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.1%) and brakes (3.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 18 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.2% once past 90-120k — 5.0× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 26 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.7% | 19 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 12 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.1% | 11 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 10 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 3 | Wipers | 10 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 8 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 7 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 5 |
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 | 19.9% | 102 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.7% | 60 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.0% | 36 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.3% | 32 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.7% | 14 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 3 |
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 | 93 | 3.2% |
| 30-60k | 227 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 138 | 14.5% |
| 90-120k | 37 | 16.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 10.4% |
| 2024 | 176 | 10.8% |
| 2025 | 170 | 11.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Vito 119
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.1% 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.
- Brakes (3.7% 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 (2.3% 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.
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 119s pass their MOT?
89.1% of the 512 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 119 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vito 119?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by brakes (3.7%).
Does the 2020 Vito 119 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 512 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.