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AB10 ADS

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

277,964 mi
Last recorded277,964 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB10 ADS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 277,964 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 277,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 276,829 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 276,829 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 270,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 262,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 262,051 miles

Front Brake performance not tested to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 234,842 miles

Rear reverse lights not working

Fail 19 Mar 2021 234,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged adrift and requires re-fitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively adrift (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Mar 2020 214,797 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner adrift

Fail 23 Mar 2020 214,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lagging behind o/s 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side litte or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel arch liner adrift

Pass 22 Mar 2019 193,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 193,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 181,839 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 174,511 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 150,696 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 150,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 137,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,360 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,000 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 106,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AB10 ADS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB10 ADS, 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 AB10 ADS registered?

AB10 ADS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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