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FV59 XBT

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

243,592 mi
Last recorded243,592 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 243,592 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 243,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 243,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Diff mounting bushes excess play/movement

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 243,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Rear Diff mounting bushes excess play/movement

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 227,482 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 207,612 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 207,611 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 186,401 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 186,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 173,512 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 173,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in propshaft u/j joint

Pass 18 Feb 2015 130,212 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 130,121 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2014 118,183 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,039 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 XBT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

FV59 XBT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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