2011 Mercedes Vito 113 Cdi MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Vito 113 Cdi models manufactured in 2011, based on 31 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
2011 Mercedes Vito 113 Cdi MOT Analysis
The 2011 Mercedes Vito 113 Cdi has an MOT pass rate of 64.5% based on 31 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 121,344 miles on the odometer. With a 35.5% failure rate, the 2011 Vito 113 Cdi is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2011 Mercedes Vito 113 Cdi is Brakes, responsible for 22.6% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 3.2%.
Top failures specific to 2011 models only. The overall Vito 113 Cdi page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 22.6% | 7 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 3.2% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 121,344 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.86 | 22.6% | 7 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.27 | 3.2% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2011 Mercedes Vito 113 Cdi has an MOT pass rate of 64.5% based on 31 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 121,344 miles on the odometer. With a 35.5% failure rate, the 2011 Vito 113 Cdi is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2011 Mercedes Vito 113 Cdi, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With an average mileage of 121,344 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Brakes — 22.6% of failures
Brakes issues account for 22.6% of MOT failures on 2011 Mercedes Vito 113 Cdi models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 3.2% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 2011 Mercedes Vito 113 Cdi 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.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.