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FV10 VHD

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

290,625 mi
Last recorded290,625 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 VHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 290,625 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 264,098 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 246,268 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around diff areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake efforts low and overall just legal

Pass 10 Jan 2023 234,139 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 234,139 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 213,132 miles

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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 213,132 miles

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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 184,958 miles

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

NS door mirror damaged

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight scrubbing on inner edge of Front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 184,958 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

NS door mirror damaged

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight scrubbing on inner edge of Front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 169,889 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 139,246 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 139,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,234 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner vey close (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,901 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,327 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,064 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 36,290 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 36,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2013 27,333 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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FV10 VHD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV10 VHD, 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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FV10 VHD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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