Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Registered from 1997 to 2024.
About this model
The Mercedes-Benz Vito is a mid-sized light commercial vehicle (LCV) produced by Mercedes-Benz, available as a panel van, chassis cab, or multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), carrying cargo or up to eight passengers. In the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, it is positioned between the larger Sprinter and the smaller Citan.
From the Wikipedia article Mercedes-Benz Vito, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2018 2.1 diesel. 369 of 2,799 tests failed, 13%.
Better than 22% of 2018 cars. The typical one fails 10%, across 966 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 48% | 177 |
| Suspension | 28% | 104 |
| Brakes | 24% | 88 |
| Visibility | 15% | 56 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6% | 21 |
| Body and structure | 5% | 20 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 48% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Suspension — 28% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brakes — 24% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Exhaust and emissions — 6% of its failures
- Visibility — 15% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Body and structure — 5% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 160–180k miles this one fails 17% of its inspections, about what an ordinary car of the same age does.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 11% | 6% | 202 | |
| 20–40k miles | 14% | 9% | 612 | |
| 40–60k miles | 15% | 12% | 564 | |
| 60–80k miles | 13% | 14% | 387 | |
| 80–100k miles | 13% | 15% | 322 | |
| 100–120k miles | 10% | 15% | 220 | |
| 120–140k miles | 10% | 16% | 150 | |
| 140–160k miles | 10% | 16% | 116 | |
| 160–180k miles | 17% | 17% | 75 | |
| 180–200k miles | 9% | — | 53 | |
| 200k+ miles | 14% | — | 97 |
2,798 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 60k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0 diesel · 220 hp · 2491 kg · 7.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 2.0 diesel · 205 hp · 2437 kg · 7.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.1 diesel · 179 hp · 2171 kg · 3259 mm wheelbase · 8.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.1 diesel · 181 hp · 2169 kg · 3252 mm wheelbase · 8.3 L/100km (WLTP) · 199 Wh/km |
| 2018 | 2.1 diesel · 181 hp · 2167 kg · 3235 mm wheelbase · 8.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.1 diesel · 200 hp · 2169 kg · 3083 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.1 diesel · 176 hp · 2173 kg · 3265 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.1 diesel · 175 hp · 2150 kg · 3249 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00013/19
A solenoid valve in the brake fluid circuit could jam. Consequently, brake fluid would outflow to the ABS storage chamber. This might impair the braking capacity of the vehicle, as well as the functioning of the ABS and ESP, increasing the risk of accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00382/23
The drainage pipe for the fuel filter can rub against the underbody panel while driving. This can lead to diesel leakage, creating a risk of accidents, injuries. 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
A12/00826/22
The coolant pump, which is controlled via vacuum, may have a leak between the coolant and vacuum circuits so the coolant may enter the vacuum circuit. If the electric switchover valves are exposed to coolant, due to an electrochemical reaction, this can lead to a continuous increase in the temperature of the component part, which could cause fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technicalunits intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01042/22
The controllable coolant pump may have a leak between the coolant and vacuum circuit via negative pressure and allow coolant to enter it. If the electric switchover valves are exposed to coolant, a continuous increase in the component part temperature may occur and cause fire. In addition, the brake booster may become damaged over time and reduce brake performance that could lead to an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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
A12/01072/22
A coding of a control unit may not match the individual vehicle equipment so that the affected control units may malfunction. As a result, some functions of the electronic stability program control unit may not be fully available, thus changing the braking and control behavior, increasing the risk 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
A12/01356/21
Due to a production fault, the functioning of the side airbags may be impaired.This will increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0802/18
Components are missing from the door handles. The doors could open in the event of a side collision.
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