Mercedes Vito
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 28 years from 159,819 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
159,819
Best Year
2024 (100%)
Years Covered
28
How reliable is the Mercedes Vito?
Mercedes Vito by Year
| 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 |
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About the Mercedes Vito
The Mercedes Vito has been tested 159,819 times in 2024 MOT data across 28 model years (1997 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2024 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 30 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 34 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MERCEDES VITOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 13 percentage points.
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.
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