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Mercedes-benz A-class vs Mercedes-benz Vito 113: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mercedes-benz A-class
78%
MOT pass rate · 362,612 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Vito 113
90%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz Vito 113 (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz A-class Mercedes-benz Vito 113
MOT pass rate 78% 90% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 10% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 0.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 86,210 mi 47,147 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 362,612 1

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz A-class

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Mercedes-benz Vito 113

  1. Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper shock bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz Vito 113 (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz A-class report Full Mercedes-benz Vito 113 report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.