2022 Mercedes-Benz Vito — MOT failures & pass rate
2,625 MOT tests on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Vito are in this dataset, and 89.6% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail 11.8% of the time, so this is 1.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.7%) and tyres (3.3%) 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 brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 71 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 19.5% versus 4.9%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 1.7% of tests failed in 2022 against 12.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 98 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 86 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.2% | 84 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 74 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 59 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 71 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 56 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 49 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 39 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 39 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 38 |
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 | 16.9% | 444 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.5% | 276 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.5% | 171 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.4% | 141 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.9% | 101 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 18 |
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 | 658 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,021 | 11.4% |
| 60-90k | 476 | 11.1% |
| 90-120k | 237 | 13.5% |
| 120-150k | 120 | 15.0% |
| 150k+ | 113 | 19.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 118 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 287 | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 374 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 1,846 | 12.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Vito
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 3.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.3% 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 (3.2% 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz Vitos pass their MOT?
89.6% of the 2,625 2022 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Vito?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2022 Vito get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 19.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,625 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.