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DF59 ULU

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,656 mi
Last recorded177,656 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 ULU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 177,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area leaking slightley on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 177,452 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side loading door to passenger compartment (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Coolant leak dripping to floor ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area leaking slightley on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 170,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources blocked by camara (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 170,474 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources blocked by camara (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 164,460 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 164,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 156,566 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 150,173 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,983 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 139,979 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 128,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 116,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,590 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,233 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,031 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,601 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 71,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Chip in screen bottom of centre

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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DF59 ULU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DF59 ULU, 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 DF59 ULU registered?

DF59 ULU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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