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DF59 ULY

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,197 mi
Last recorded178,197 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 ULY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 178,197 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 178,197 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Needs polished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Needs polished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2025 176,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 5 Jun 2025 176,151 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2024 171,062 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 171,062 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 166,812 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 160,943 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 156,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear diff mount

Pass 13 Jul 2020 146,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 136,611 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 130,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,603 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 122,601 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,978 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 94,978 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 ULY 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 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 ULY, 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 ULY registered?

DF59 ULY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 February 2010.

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