Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive reliable?

Based on MOT data from 566 vehicles, the 2022 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive (2022)

566 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive

CarHunch analysed 566 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz eVito Progressive is a remarkably reliable van, with a 96.6% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%; dangerous defects are rare at just 1.2% of vehicles tested. This is a genuinely low-risk proposition for fleet or owner-operator use.

At 12,432 miles median mileage, these vans are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the minimal failure rate of 0.06 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 0.5 per van. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible, but these figures suggest mechanical integrity is strong—focus instead on verifying service history and checking the battery health, which matters far more on an electric vehicle than traditional MOT data can reveal.

The 2022 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

97.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 10k–16k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 97.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 566 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 566 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,546 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 72.3%

1,118

White 22.6%

349

Silver 1.7%

Grey 1.7%

Black 1.2%

Blue 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,432

typical

9,719

low mileage

15,515

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressive vehicles fall between 9,719 and 15,515 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,719 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 9,719–15,515 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz Evito Progressives sit.

⚠ Over 20,945 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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