Mercedes-Benz Vito: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 5.3% of Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2018, 2020 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,631 | 5.3% |
| 2003 | 4,214 | 5.6% |
| 2005 | 15,918 | 5.1% |
| 2006 | 26,552 | 5.2% |
| 2013 | 31,355 | 4.4% |
| 2018 | 37,982 | 5.7% |
| 2019 | 43,101 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 11,014 | 6.3% |
| 2021 | 7,383 | 4.9% |
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.