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FY10 APU

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,683 mi
Last recorded176,683 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 APU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 176,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

under body fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2026 176,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

under body fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2025 168,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 162,575 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 157,764 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 150,998 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 150,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 128,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear diff mounts have play

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,258 miles

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

Front knocking coming from steering

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,887 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 101,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,288 miles

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 10 Jun 2017 91,285 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken still secure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.40mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2016 77,508 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.40mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn very low outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2015 67,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 55,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 41,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,853 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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FY10 APU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY10 APU, 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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FY10 APU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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