2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito · 17,611 MOT tests
2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability
2013 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 34.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 21 Vito years (17,611 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- 34.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 146,311
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,611
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.7% of tests fail here (124% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.4%
- Brakes12.3%
- Suspension9.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Tyres5.4%
- Seat belts and airbags2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.98%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.76%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Stop lamp not working 2.38%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 2.26%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 2.23%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.08%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.52%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.14%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.16%) · Exhaust mounting defective (2.89%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2013 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 34.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 21 Vito years (17,611 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (4% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.98% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito shows 146,311 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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