Mercedes-Benz Vito
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 2017 2.1 diesel. 1,135 of 7,450 tests failed, 15%.
Better than 21% of 2017 cars. The typical one fails 12%, across 926 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 46% | 524 |
| Brakes | 34% | 386 |
| Tyres and wheels | 29% | 324 |
| Lights and electrics | 16% | 176 |
| Visibility | 14% | 161 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 14% | 154 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Where it stands out against its peers
- Suspension: failed more often than 92% of 2017 cars — 46% of its 1,135 failed tests, where an ordinary 2017 car has 18%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 46% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brakes — 34% of its failures
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyres and wheels — 29% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
- Exhaust and emissions — 14% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 16% of its failures
- Visibility — 14% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 15% of its inspections, against the 18% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 12% | 6% | 57 | |
| 20–40k miles | 13% | 10% | 313 | |
| 40–60k miles | 16% | 13% | 725 | |
| 60–80k miles | 17% | 15% | 931 | |
| 80–100k miles | 18% | 16% | 972 | |
| 100–120k miles | 14% | 17% | 942 | |
| 120–140k miles | 14% | 17% | 949 | |
| 140–160k miles | 13% | 17% | 760 | |
| 160–180k miles | 14% | 17% | 566 | |
| 180–200k miles | 15% | 17% | 421 | |
| 200k+ miles | 15% | 18% | 803 |
7,439 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 100k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.8 diesel · 113 hp · 1938 kg · 3324 mm wheelbase · 7.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.1 diesel · 148 hp · 2033 kg · 3267 mm wheelbase · 7.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.1 diesel · 161 hp · 2017 kg · 3267 mm wheelbase · 7.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.1 diesel · 161 hp · 1993 kg · 3251 mm wheelbase · 7.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.1 diesel · 161 hp · 1994 kg · 3279 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.1 diesel · 155 hp · 2033 kg · 3292 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.1 diesel · 157 hp · 2014 kg · 3278 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.1 diesel · 158 hp · 2045 kg · 3204 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.1 diesel · 142 hp · 2145 kg · 3282 mm wheelbase · 7.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.1 diesel · 143 hp · 2226 kg · 3266 mm wheelbase · 7.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.1 diesel · 144 hp · 2208 kg · 3271 mm wheelbase · 7.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 2.1 diesel · 2299 kg · 3267 mm wheelbase · 10.2 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
A12/00435/24
The battery may fail to work, resulting in a loss of power transmission without warning, creating a risk of fire and 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
A12/00872/22
Incorrect image (frozen picture) information may be displayed by the rear view camera at low temperatures. As a result, the driver will not have an accurate and reliable view of the areas behind the vehicle on the display screen when reversing, which could increase 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
A12/01042/22
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
3 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.