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Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto reliable? We analysed 2,418 real MOT tests across 828 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,418 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.0%
Typical Mileage
50,338mi
Annual Mileage
11,702mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI 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 119 Sport CDI Auto.

Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89%
2022
87.2%
2021
86%
2020
86.5%
2019

Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9

Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,514 mi/yr
Typical
11,702 mi/yr
Average
14,091 mi/yr
Heavy usage
17,728 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 172 89.0% 29,423 46,424 62,937
2021 1,147 87.2% 35,362 49,735 67,952
2020 786 86.0% 35,634 51,370 71,693
2019 207 86.5% 36,238 53,142 86,811

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto Last?

Based on 828 Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
50,338 mi
75th Percentile
71,226 mi
95th Percentile
116,190 mi
Max Recorded
255,859 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto

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

Best year
2022

89.0% MOT pass rate from 172 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.0% MOT pass rate from 786 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.0% across 172 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.0% — 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 119 Sport CDI 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 119 Sport CDI Auto THIS CAR 87.0% 2,418 50,338 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
Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti 79.2% 1,791 101,224 mi 31 yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto?

The Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.0% across 2,418 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 119 Sport CDI 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 119 Sport CDI Auto owner drives around 11,702 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 119 Sport CDI Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto reliable?
Based on 2,418 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto has a 87.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto does around 11,702 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI 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 119 Sport CDI Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Vito 119 Sport CDI Auto is 2022 with a 89.0% pass rate across 172 tests.