Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure Cdi
From 1,058 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 54 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 54 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 47 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 39 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 29 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 28 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 26 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 25 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 23 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 21 |
| parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | 19 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 30.9% of Vito 110 Pure Cdi failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 27.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £114.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 68.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2019 | 74.8% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vito 110 Pure Cdis tested had between 37,394 and 92,797 miles on the clock.
At 50,884 median miles, the Vito 110 Pure Cdi has 0.058 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure Cdi MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure Cdi has a 70.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,058 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure Cdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure Cdi is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 54 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure Cdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 Pure Cdi is 50,884 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 37,394 and 92,797 miles.
Buying a used Vito 110 Pure Cdi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 70.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £114 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 30.9% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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