Mercedes-Benz Vito: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 11.9% of Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,027 | 21.3% |
| 2002 | 3,631 | 21.4% |
| 2003 | 4,214 | 23.1% |
| 2004 | 7,796 | 21.7% |
| 2005 | 15,918 | 19.7% |
| 2006 | 26,552 | 19.0% |
| 2013 | 31,355 | 12.6% |
| 2018 | 37,982 | 5.6% |
| 2019 | 43,101 | 6.0% |
| 2020 | 11,014 | 5.6% |
| 2021 | 7,383 | 5.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.