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FV59 XBC

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

412,196 mi
Last recorded412,196 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 XBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 412,196 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 406,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

front shockers worn

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear shockers weak

slight play in rack arms

Fail 10 Feb 2017 406,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

front shockers worn

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear shockers weak

slight play in rack arms

Pass 11 Feb 2016 385,607 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 325,302 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 325,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 259,233 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 259,233 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 191,635 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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FV59 XBC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV59 XBC, 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 FV59 XBC registered?

FV59 XBC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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The MOT history for FV59 XBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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