Mercedes-Benz Vito

Mercedes-Benz Vito
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The Mercedes-Benz Vito is a vehicle measuring 5,230 mm in length with seating for up to 7 passengers. It is powered by 4-cylinder engines ranging from 1,600 to 2,100 cc displacement, with a top speed of 182 km/h. The diesel variant emitted 192 g/km COâ‚‚ (WLTP) for new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025. New registrations in Norway totalled 2,065 between 2019 and 2025, reaching a peak of 586 in 2025.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
FuelDiesel
Engine power (EU/EEA average)122 kW (164 hp)
COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Diesel 192 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)2,061 kg
Displacement (engines)1,600–2,100 cc
Cylinders4
Top speed182 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length5,233 mm
Width1,918 mm
Height2,005 mm
Seats7
Doors5

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Mercedes-Benz Vito registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (15,549 cars), engine power from 26 countries, kerb weight from 27 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of Mercedes-Benz Vito registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Mercedes-Benz Vito first registrations in Norway per year
201969
202083
2021139
2022385
2023290
2024513
2025586

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

2,065 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the Mercedes-Benz Vito, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Diesel100 kW (134 hp)2,054 kg2019–2025727
Diesel120 kW (161 hp)2,102 kg2019–2025625
Diesel140 kW (188 hp)2,121 kg2019–2025639
Diesel174 kW (233 hp)2,155 kg2021–202573

Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (1 cars in total).

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Mercedes-Benz Vito cars registered for the first time across 27 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Germany7,260
Spain2,130
Italy1,390
Austria870
France623
Norway586
Poland439
Czechia406
Belgium377
Portugal325
Romania213
Sweden173
Finland166
Netherlands149
Hungary89

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 73% of Mercedes-Benz Vitos pass their MOT test first time, based on 87,303 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

4 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Mercedes-Benz Vito. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-07-22

  • Passenger vanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    No description of the defect in Safety Gate.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-05-22

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-10-14

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The connection between the high-pressure pipe from the fuel rail and the high-pressure pump may loosen. If fuel leaks onto the road as a result, it could increase the risk of accidents for following vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-05-27

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Mercedes-Benz Vito?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito has a rated top speed of 182 km/h.
How much power does the Mercedes-Benz Vito have?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito produces 122 kW (164 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz Vito?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito is 5,233 mm long, 1,918 mm wide and 2,005 mm tall.
How much does the Mercedes-Benz Vito weigh?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito has a kerb weight of about 2,061 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Mercedes-Benz Vito?
A new Mercedes-Benz Vito registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 192 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, diesel).
How many seats does the Mercedes-Benz Vito have?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito has 7 seats.