Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Mercedes-Benz Vito is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 99 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 12 of 42, and 33.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is rbt (sp) (4.0% of tests).
Ranked 12 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 85,619 Mercedes-Benz Vitos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 33.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Mercedes-Benz Vito is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 22.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
33.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
22.6%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
16,000
Typical age at test: 9 years
Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT failure rate by age
Most common Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT faults
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.5% of tests
What the Mercedes-Benz Vito fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 13.7% | About average |
| Brakes | 12.6% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Suspension | 10.6% | About average |
| Tyres | 6.5% | ▼ 14% less often |
| Visibility | 6.2% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 3.9% | ▼ 13% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.9% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Steering | 1.6% | ▼ 39% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▼ 38% less often |
Mercedes-Benz Vito specs and running costs
Official figures for 223 versions sold in the UK between 2012 and 2021.
Fuel types
Diesel
Official economy
32.8–47.1 mpg
CO2
173–226 g/km
Power
102–190 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vito Tourer 110 CDI Tourer PRO L1 FWD102 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 37.7 mpg | 196g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 110 CDI Tourer PRO L2 FWD102 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 37.7 mpg | 198g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 110 CDI Tourer PRO L3 FWD102 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 37.2 mpg | 199g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 110 CDI Tourer SELECT L1 FWD102 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 36.2 mpg | 205g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 110 CDI Tourer SELECT L2 FWD102 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 35.8 mpg | 206g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 114 CDI Tourer PRO Compact RWD 3100kg136 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 38.7 mpg | 191g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 114 CDI Tourer PRO Compact RWD 3100kg136 PS · A7 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 38.2 mpg | 193g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 114 CDI Tourer PRO Compact RWD 3200kg136 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 38.7 mpg | 192g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 114 CDI Tourer PRO Compact RWD 3200kg136 PS · A7 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 38.2 mpg | 194g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 114 CDI Tourer PRO L1 FWD136 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 38.2 mpg | 194g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 114 CDI Tourer PRO L1 RWD 3100kg136 PS · A7 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 40.4 mpg | 184g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 114 CDI Tourer PRO L1 RWD 3200 kg136 PS · A7 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 39.8 mpg | 185g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 114 CDI Tourer PRO L2 FWD136 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 37.7 mpg | 196g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 114 CDI Tourer PRO L2 RWD 3100kg136 PS · A7 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 39.8 mpg | 186g | £200 |
| Vito Tourer 114 CDI Tourer PRO L2 RWD 3200 kg136 PS · A7 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 39.8 mpg | 187g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 223 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Mercedes-Benz Vito is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 99 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz Vito?
The most common MOT fault is “Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements”, found in 4.0% of tests. It fails on brakes and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›How many Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail their MOT?
33.4% of Mercedes-Benz Vitos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 22.6% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Mercedes-Benz Vito combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.