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Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto reliable? We analysed 1,110 real MOT tests across 360 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,110 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.2%
Typical Mileage
50,567mi
Annual Mileage
18,823mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto 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 116CDI Tourer Select Auto.

Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.5%
2025
91.9%
2024
91.8%
2023
86.3%
2021
84.2%
2020
89.4%
2019

Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4

Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
9,414 mi/yr
Typical
18,823 mi/yr
Average
25,296 mi/yr
Heavy usage
37,871 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2025 55 94.5% 192 2,253 8,424
2024 99 91.9% 18,476 33,785 59,072
2023 97 91.8% 22,440 38,948 65,964
2021 277 86.3% 36,837 56,709 77,959
2020 418 84.2% 25,950 50,160 94,691
2019 85 89.4% 56,899 84,833 123,481

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto Last?

Based on 360 Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
50,567 mi
75th Percentile
84,072 mi
95th Percentile
170,718 mi
Max Recorded
335,251 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto

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

Best year
2025

94.5% MOT pass rate from 55 tests

Year to avoid
2020

84.2% MOT pass rate from 418 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto is 2025, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.5% across 55 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.2% — 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 116CDI Tourer Select Auto 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 116CDI Tourer Select Auto THIS CAR 87.2% 1,110 50,567 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
Volkswagen Golf Sport TDI 76% 736 140,854 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto?

The Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.2% across 1,110 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto owner drives around 18,823 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 116CDI Tourer Select Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto reliable?
Based on 1,110 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto has a 87.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto does around 18,823 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto?
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 116CDI Tourer Select Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Vito 116CDI Tourer Select Auto is 2025 with a 94.5% pass rate across 55 tests.