Mercedes-Benz Evito
Registered from 2018 to 2024.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2020 electric. 4 of 53 tests failed, 8%.
Better than 60% of 2020 cars. The typical one fails 8%, across 906 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Body and structure | 50% | 2 |
| Brakes | 25% | 1 |
| Suspension | 25% | 1 |
| Tyres and wheels | 25% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Service brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 25% of its failures
- Service brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel
- Suspension — 25% of its failures
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Tyres and wheels — 25% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Body and structure — 50% of its failures
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | electric · 183 hp · 2554 kg · 3327 mm wheelbase · 273 Wh/km |
| 2021 | electric · 131 hp · 2539 kg · 3295 mm wheelbase · 281 Wh/km |
| 2020 | electric · 99 hp · 2475 kg · 3298 mm wheelbase · 287 Wh/km |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00142/20
The bolt connecting the electric motor housing and the power electronics might be defective. Consequently, it might trigger a short circuit, which could cause the engine to fail, increasing the risk of accident or even lead to a fire.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00902/22
The affected vehicles are equipped with high voltage battery modules. After a long mileage (approximately 100.000 km), a battery-chemical expansion of the battery cells could lead to a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
INFO/00164/21
The screw connection of the MacPherson strut unit may be inadequate.This could cause the wheels to lock, increasing the risk of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00601/25
The steering wheel height adjustment may not be correctly fastened. In the case of a frontal crash, the fastening of the steering wheel height adjustment may not withstand the impact. This can have a negative impact on the severity of the driver's injuries in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users