Mercedes Benz Vito 116cdi Tourer Select Auto (2023)
2023 Mercedes Benz Vito 116cdi Tourer Select Auto
CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2023 Mercedes Benz Vito 116cdi Tourer Select Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This Vito has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 28%, far below the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for reliability. Fortunately, dangerous defects are rare at 0.9%, so safety-critical failures aren't the primary concern—instead, these vehicles tend to accumulate minor faults and advisories that need addressing over time.
At 43,500 miles median for a 2023 model, these Vitos are running relatively high mileage for their age, which may partly explain the poor pass rate. With an average of 0.4 advisories per vehicle, you should expect to budget for routine maintenance work; before buying one second-hand, get a pre-purchase inspection to identify what repairs are already needed, as the odds of passing MOT cleanly are stacked against you.
What to check before buying a 2023 Mercedes Benz Vito 116cdi Tourer Select Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2023 Mercedes Benz Vito 116cdi Tourer Select Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2023 Mercedes Benz Vito 116cdi Tourer Select Auto vehicles fall between 27,374 and 53,035 miles.
MOT History Averages
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