CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE10 VNL

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

317,076 mi
Last recorded317,076 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 VNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 317,076 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 317,069 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 Side repeater incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 316,778 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Surface rust on some brake pipes.

Fail 4 Apr 2023 316,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Pull to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Colour fading from indicator repeaters.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Surface rust on some brake pipes.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 315,913 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff pin bushes perishing

Fail 13 Jan 2022 315,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff pin bushes perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2021 299,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear cluster light lenses damaged

Rear differential bushes perishing

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 299,475 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear cluster light lenses damaged

Rear differential bushes perishing

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 265,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Rear differential bushes perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2019 265,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Rear differential bushes perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2018 23,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 213,101 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 213,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 181,369 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 181,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 158,931 miles

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 21 May 2015 158,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 6 May 2014 138,422 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 103,722 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen scratched on passengers side

Fail 23 Apr 2013 103,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

windscreen scratched on passengers side

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE10 VNL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DE10 VNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE10 VNL?

You can check the full history of DE10 VNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE10 VNL registered?

DE10 VNL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is DE10 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE10 VNL shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE10 VNL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE10 VNL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.