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Mercedes-benz VITO - 2007

397.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz VITO, model year 2007. Sample size: 4,473 cars, 10,055 tests and 39,969 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,473 cars

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito displays a higher overall defect rate of 398 per 100 vehicles compared to the yearly average of 352 per 100, reflecting a 13% increase in defects. Notably, the Vito shows significant issues in several categories, particularly in brakes, where defects are 56% higher than average. Additionally, the model has worse performance in steering and visibility compared to the average, with defect rates also exceeding typical values. Mileage-related trends indicate that as mileage increases, the defect rate rises, particularly for vehicles over 124,000 miles. Overall, while tyre wear is common, the model's specific challenges lie in safety and structural categories, which require attention.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,473 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 57.7% worse
223.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 23.5% worse
24.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 34.7% worse
35.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 7.7% worse
110.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 19.1% better
254.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 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 suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▼ 55.1% worse
85.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▼ 56.9% worse
17.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 0.2% worse
44.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 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
0 507 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: 4,780
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,301
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,571
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,531
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,423
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,309
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,160
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,043
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 837
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 785

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 619
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 530
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 506
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 506
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 394
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 312
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 294
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 278
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 267
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 259