Mercedes Vito

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 28 model years from 159,819 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

159,819

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Mercedes Vito

The Mercedes Vito was MOT tested 159,819 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 28 model years (1997 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 4,675 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 22 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Mercedes Vitos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 105,658 miles, while the newest (2024) averages 8,898 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the Vito is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1950cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,852

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2024 details

How reliable is the Mercedes Vito?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs Mercedes brand average-10% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread22 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Mercedes Vito by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2024	100%	30	8,898 mi
2023	90%	138	34,230 mi
2022	91%	501	59,717 mi
2021	88%	4,675	62,567 mi
2020	85%	5,461	69,552 mi
2019	84%	15,564	94,618 mi
2018	85%	11,705	105,200 mi
2017	83%	16,514	128,006 mi
2016	81%	12,065	130,835 mi
2015	80%	9,882	140,680 mi
2014	79%	9,119	154,008 mi
2013	78%	9,645	167,479 mi
2012	77%	8,730	168,448 mi
2011	76%	6,819	168,028 mi
2010	76%	8,085	177,934 mi
2009	75%	7,897	177,659 mi
2008	74%	8,480	172,432 mi
2007	74%	8,446	172,589 mi
2006	73%	7,080	171,206 mi
2005	69%	3,857	154,561 mi
2004	68%	1,698	143,135 mi
2003	69%	885	126,821 mi
2002	67%	740	136,829 mi
2001	67%	452	123,331 mi
2000	70%	253	116,943 mi
1999	67%	401	118,559 mi
1998	66%	494	110,818 mi
1997	66%	203	105,658 mi

Questions about the Mercedes Vito

Is the Mercedes Vito reliable?

Across its 28 model years in our data (1997 to 2024), the Mercedes Vito averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 159,819 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Mercedes Vito has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Mercedes Vito has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 66%, a 22 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.