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DF10 HFJ

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

37,435 mi
Last recorded37,435 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 37,435 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 37,369 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear differential NSR bush slightly worn but doesn't have excessive play.

Fail 22 Jan 2025 37,366 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear differential NSR bush slightly worn but doesn't have excessive play.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 37,107 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 36,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall 225/55r17 101w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking an perishing outer sidewall. 225/55r17 101w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 36,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/55r17 101w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall 225/55r17 101w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking an perishing outer sidewall. 225/55r17 101w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 36,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 36,027 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 31,171 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 35,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

diff mounts worn

Fail 5 Jul 2018 34,460 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

diff mounts worn

Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,441 miles

Nearside Rear slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,931 miles

Nearside mirror casing missing

Fail 9 Jul 2015 29,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,026 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 25,946 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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DF10 HFJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF10 HFJ, 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 DF10 HFJ registered?

DF10 HFJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2010.

Is DF10 HFJ safe to buy?

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