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Mercedes-benz VITO - 2004

467.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz VITO, model year 2004. Sample size: 867 cars, 1,787 tests and 8,347 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 867 cars

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito has an overall defect rate of 467 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 22% higher than the average for cars of the same year at 382 defects per 100. Notably, the Vito shows significantly higher defects in categories such as Brakes, Steering, Visibility, and Body/Structure, indicating potential reliability concerns in these areas. In contrast, it performs better than average in the "Other" category, with a defect rate of 33 compared to 51 in the average vehicle. Additionally, the Vito demonstrates an increase in defects with higher mileage, particularly in the 124,000+ miles segment, which suggests that older models may be more prone to issues.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 867 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 41.2% worse
231.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▼ 35.7% worse
33.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 49.8% worse
43.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 32.1% worse
145.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 13.0% better
272.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▼ 136.3% worse
150.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▼ 74.6% worse
24.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 34.9% better
32.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 586 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 600
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 484
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 472
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 466
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 397
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 386
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 268
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 242
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 221
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 181

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 386
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 181
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 100
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 88
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 83
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 76
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 72
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 59