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How reliable is the Mercedes Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Mercedes Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
78.3% pass rate

Average reliability

Based on 1,073 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 78.3%.

First-time inspection pass rate78.3%
Dangerous defect rate
4.2%
Retest rate
20.4%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
87,080 km
Age 5
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 39 vehicles
Bottom 10%
2,456 km
Low 25%
4,944 km
Median
10,797 km
High 25%
15,074 km
Top 10%
23,454 km
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen6.4%
A tyre seriously damaged3.1%
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED3%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements2.7%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm2.7%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(7.8%)
Front Offside(6.9%)
Nearside(5.1%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Mercedes Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi reliability by year

How the Mercedes Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
202074.9%
202178.3%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Mercedes Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi as a model. The reliability of any individual Mercedes Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Mercedes Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Mercedes Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 78%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Mercedes Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (6.4% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (3.1% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (3% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.7% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.7% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Mercedes Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi?

For a typical Mercedes Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 87,080 km at 3 years, — at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Mercedes Benz Vito 114 Progressive Cdi before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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