Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi
From 1,567 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 tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 73 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 | 73 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 44 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 41 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 31 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 27 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 27 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 23 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 21 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 16 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20.4% of Vito 114 Progressive Cdi failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 27.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 76.6% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vito 114 Progressive Cdis tested had between 31,141 and 61,281 miles on the clock.
At 43,655 median miles, the Vito 114 Progressive Cdi has 0.052 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi has a 77.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,567 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 73 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi is 43,655 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,141 and 61,281 miles.
Buying a used Vito 114 Progressive 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 77.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £86 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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