2023 Mercedes-Benz Vito — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 263 MOT tests, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Vito recorded a 92.0% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail at 8.0%, so the 2023 Vito sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.2%) and lighting & signalling (2.7%) 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 brake discs — tread depth alone was recorded 8 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2023 Vito fails 6.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.9 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 11 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 7 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.8% | 2 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.8% | 2 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 1 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 1 |
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 | 8 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 2 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 2 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 2 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 1 |
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 | 18.3% | 48 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.8% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.1% | 16 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.9% | 13 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.1% | 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 | 108 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 86 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 48 | 8.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 152 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Vito
On a 2023 Vito, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (0.8% 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz Vitos pass their MOT?
92.0% of the 263 2023 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Vito?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.7%).
Does the 2023 Vito get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 8.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 263 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.