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Mercedes-benz VITO - 2023

63.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz VITO, model year 2023. Sample size: 123 cars, 235 tests and 148 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 123 cars

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Vito has an overall defect rate of 63 per 100 vehicles, significantly higher than the yearly average of 36 per 100, which means it performs worse than typical models of the same year. Notably, it exhibits zero defects in the categories of steering, body/structure, and other issues, indicating strong performance in these areas. However, the Vito shows concerning results in the brake and visibility categories, with defects at 25% and 15% respectively, both well above average. Additionally, as mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, particularly in the higher mileage brackets, highlighting a trend that requires attention.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 123 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz VITO

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 180.7% worse
24.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 163.8% worse
15.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 2.3% better
8.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 60.2% worse
74.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 161.5% worse
3.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
  • A seat belt:
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 500 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)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 13
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 4
A seat belt:
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Headlamp aim unable to be tested
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1