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Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI reliable? We analysed 3,385 real MOT tests across 1,130 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,385 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.5%
Typical Mileage
56,766mi
Annual Mileage
11,713mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI.

Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

78.7%
2021
76.3%
2020

Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,655 mi/yr
Typical
11,713 mi/yr
Average
14,068 mi/yr
Heavy usage
18,843 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 2,452 78.7% 40,021 55,591 77,354
2020 773 76.3% 43,439 59,419 76,186

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI Last?

Based on 1,130 Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.8 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
56,766 mi
75th Percentile
77,633 mi
95th Percentile
119,322 mi
Max Recorded
869,496 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

78.7% MOT pass rate from 2,452 tests

Year to avoid
2020

76.3% MOT pass rate from 773 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.7% across 2,452 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI THIS CAR 78.5% 3,385 56,766 mi — yrs
Mercedes-benz C 77.6% 8,031,355 77,082 mi 32 yrs
Mercedes-benz E 79.4% 4,722,746 83,960 mi 33 yrs
Mercedes-benz A-class 77.6% 4,204,702 57,023 mi 28 yrs
Harley-davidson Fxdc 91.1% 2,256 12,707 mi 34 yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI?

The Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.5% across 3,385 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI owner drives around 11,713 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI reliable?
Based on 3,385 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI has a 78.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI does around 11,713 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI is 2021 with a 78.7% pass rate across 2,452 tests.