Mercedes-Benz Vito 119 Sport Cdi Auto
From 1,274 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 22 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 22 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 22 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 21 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 18 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 11 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52% of failures are serious: 45.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.5% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £89.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 88.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 84.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vito 119 Sport Cdi Autos tested had between 22,683 and 63,969 miles on the clock.
At 45,574 median miles, the Vito 119 Sport Cdi Auto has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Vito 119 Sport Cdi Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito 119 Sport Cdi Auto has a 87.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,274 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Vito 119 Sport Cdi Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Vito 119 Sport Cdi Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Vito 119 Sport Cdi Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Vito 119 Sport Cdi Auto is 45,574 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,683 and 63,969 miles.
Buying a used Vito 119 Sport Cdi Auto?
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.
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