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GK10 VSM

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

307,465 mi
Last recorded307,465 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK10 VSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 307,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple on undercarriage (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 185,566 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 185,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2024 179,979 miles

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 29 Apr 2023 174,732 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal pad anti slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 10 May 2022 164,656 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 164,656 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 155,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 141,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 141,695 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 132,464 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 132,422 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 119,625 miles

oil low

Fail 17 May 2018 119,625 miles

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

oil low

Pass 22 May 2017 108,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 108,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 92,291 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil low

Fail 11 May 2016 91,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil low

Pass 11 May 2015 79,388 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 65,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 51,179 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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GK10 VSM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GK10 VSM, 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 GK10 VSM registered?

GK10 VSM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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