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2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A models manufactured in 2013, based on 153 real MOT test results.

77.1%
Pass Rate
22.9%
Fail Rate
153
Total Tests
48,873
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A MOT Analysis

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A has an MOT pass rate of 77.1% based on 153 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 48,873 miles on the odometer. With a 22.9% failure rate, the 2013 Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, responsible for 14.4% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Driver's View of the Road is the second most common issue at 12.4%. Tyres follows at 10.5%.

Top failures specific to 2013 models only. The overall Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment14.4%22
2Driver's View Of The Road12.4%19
3Tyres10.5%16
4Brakes9.8%15
5Registration Plates And Vin2.6%4
6Suspension2.6%4
7Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions2.0%3
8Steering2.0%3

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 48,873 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical2.94% per 10K miVisibility2.54% per 10K miTyres2.14% per 10K miBrakes2.01% per 10K miRegistration Plates and VIN0.53% per 10K miSuspension0.53% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust0.40% per 10K miSteering0.40% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical2.9414.4%22
Visibility2.5412.4%19
Tyres2.1410.5%16
Brakes2.019.8%15
Registration Plates and VIN0.532.6%4
Suspension0.532.6%4
Emissions & Exhaust0.402.0%3
Steering0.402.0%3

Mileage Statistics

48,873
Mean
35,233
Median
29,964
25th Percentile
64,746
75th Percentile
4.69% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A has an MOT pass rate of 77.1% based on 153 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 48,873 miles on the odometer. With a 22.9% failure rate, the 2013 Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 48,873 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 14.4% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 14.4% of MOT failures on 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Driver's View of the Road — 12.4% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 12.4% of MOT failures on 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Tyres — 10.5% of failures

Tyres issues account for 10.5% of MOT failures on 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito 122 Cdi Dualiner A models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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