2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

4,913 MOT tests in 2024. 65.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time65.1%
Failed or needed repairs34.9%
Typical mileage at test154,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,913 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.2%
    177 marked dangerous
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.1%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    181 marked dangerous
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.0%
  9. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.8%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes21.7%
  2. Lights & electrics21.7%
  3. Suspension12.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  5. Tyres5.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 65.1% of 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,913 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).