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Mercedes-benz VITO - 2005

453.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz VITO, model year 2005. Sample size: 1,958 cars, 4,308 tests and 19,536 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,958 cars

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito has a higher overall defect rate of 453 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 376, which is 21% worse than typical for its year. Mileage data indicates that defect rates increase with age, particularly in the highest mileage category over 124,000 miles, where the Vito shows significant issues. Notably, the model performs better in the 'Other' defects category, showing a 25% reduction compared to the average, while it struggles in areas such as brakes and visibility, where it exceeds average defect rates by 54% and 51%, respectively. Additionally, the Vito has elevated issues with lights, electrics, and body structure, highlighting specific areas for potential concern.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,958 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 57.9% worse
250.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 16.1% worse
26.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 48.2% worse
42.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 27.7% worse
140.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 12.1% better
276.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 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
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▼ 92.4% worse
118.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▼ 41.9% worse
18.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 24.2% better
35.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 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
0 565 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: 1,843
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,317
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 838
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 834
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 816
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 764
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 647
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 585
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 540
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 464

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 540
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 287
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 260
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 213
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 192
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 186
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 172
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 141
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 138
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 129