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Mercedes-benz VITO - 2006

435.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz VITO, model year 2006. Sample size: 3,701 cars, 8,113 tests and 35,331 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 3,701 cars

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito has an overall defect rate of 436 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 18% higher than the average for cars of the same year at 369 defects per 100. Notably, the Vito shows significantly higher issues in categories such as brakes, where it has a defect rate of 253, compared to the average of 157. Additionally, the Vito performs worse in steering, visibility, and lights and electrics. While mileage trends indicate that defects decrease as mileage increases, the model still exhibits a high defect rate in early mileage brackets. Overall, the Vito's performance is mixed, with some areas of concern that stand out when compared to the average for its year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 3,701 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 64.3% worse
253.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 32.7% worse
26.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 37.9% worse
38.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 20.3% worse
133.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 14.3% better
269.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 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
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▼ 59.8% worse
95.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▼ 43.2% worse
16.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 16.3% better
37.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 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
0 607 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: 4,028
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,513
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,483
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,394
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,281
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,235
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,162
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 845
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 764
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 704

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 683
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 547
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 437
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 347
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 346
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 338
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 283
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 274
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 261
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 237