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697 KOU

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

230,243 mi
Last recorded230,243 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration697 KOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 230,243 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 229,304 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 228,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 227,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 226,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 224,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 223,169 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 221,422 miles

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 199,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 177,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 158,766 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

N/s/f wiper blade spilt.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 158,763 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 140,037 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,197 miles

Particulate filter light on.

imbalance on parking brake performance.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,838 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,145 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear diff mounting bushes deterating

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,975 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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697 KOU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 125,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 697 KOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 697 KOU registered?

697 KOU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2010.

Is 697 KOU safe to buy?

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