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DX59 RBU

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,314 mi
Last recorded180,314 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 RBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 180,314 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 180,314 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 176,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff to prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 176,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff to prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 173,673 miles

Rear exhaust incorrectly supported

Fail 7 Mar 2023 173,673 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust incorrectly supported

Pass 14 Mar 2022 170,822 miles

slight travel in hand brake pedle

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floors ,subframes ,chassis rails, inner sills ,steering and suspension components ,brake components ,brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 Mar 2022 170,821 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

slight travel in hand brake pedle

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floors ,subframes ,chassis rails, inner sills ,steering and suspension components ,brake components ,brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2021 164,544 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 164,540 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 160,149 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 160,149 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 153,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake pedal close to end of travel.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 145,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 145,115 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust incomplete and inaccessible. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 132,390 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,923 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 115,450 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 115,450 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,262 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 80,082 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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DX59 RBU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 DX59 RBU, 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 DX59 RBU registered?

DX59 RBU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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