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GK10 VTX

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,622 mi
Last recorded141,622 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 141,622 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Damaged and showing white light to the rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 140,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage An oil leak all over power steering pipes and underside of vehicle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 136,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 133,008 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 133,008 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 129,841 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment poor effort at n/s wheel (1.1.18 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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 8 Mar 2021 126,492 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 124,415 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 124,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged coil spring is sitting on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 122,928 miles

Loom/wiring hanging down from front bumper

Fail 21 Feb 2019 122,926 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Loom/wiring hanging down from front bumper

Pass 13 Feb 2018 120,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,372 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 115,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outter side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,914 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 101,506 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,176 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VTX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

GK10 VTX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2010.

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