Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi MOT Failures
An analysis of 3,391 real DVSA MOT tests on the Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi is headlight fault — this model is 11 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 3,391 MOT tests, 4.46% of all Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi tests recorded this as a failure.
Lighting faults are usually straightforward to fix (bulbs, connectors, earth points) but can indicate deeper wiring issues on older cars. Check all lights including fog lamps, number plate lights, and dashboard warning lights.
Other notable weak points include emissions failure (18x the fleet average), fluid leak (6.7x the fleet average), and tyre wear or damage (5.8x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Lights & Electrics, Exhaust & Emissions, Tyres. If you're inspecting a Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi:
Lights & Electrics — check for headlight fault. Exhaust & Emissions — check for emissions failure, fluid leak. Tyres — check for tyre wear or damage.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi?
Based on 3,391 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is headlight fault — at 11x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include emissions failure and fluid leak.
Is the Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi reliable based on MOT data?
The Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi has 4 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is headlight fault. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include headlight fault, emissions failure, fluid leak.
How do I check a Mercedes Benz Vito 110 Progressive Cdi's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.