Mercedes-Benz Vito: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 10.2% of Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,027 | 16.7% |
| 2002 | 3,631 | 17.2% |
| 2003 | 4,214 | 18.5% |
| 2004 | 7,796 | 14.7% |
| 2005 | 15,918 | 14.7% |
| 2006 | 26,552 | 15.3% |
| 2013 | 31,355 | 10.4% |
| 2018 | 37,982 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | 43,101 | 6.2% |
| 2020 | 11,014 | 5.7% |
| 2021 | 7,383 | 4.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.