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HY60 SWU

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

281,389 mi
Last recorded281,389 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY60 SWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 281,389 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 268,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 251,996 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear diff bush worn. ()

Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 235,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR DIFF BUSHES DETERIORATING

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 211,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

oil leak engine areas

oil residue rear diff areas

rear diff bushes deteriorating

Fail 12 Mar 2020 211,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

oil leak engine areas

oil residue rear diff areas

rear diff bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2019 187,918 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 187,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 166,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 158,957 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 158,957 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 145,252 miles

Hub caps fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 145,241 miles

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Hub caps fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2014 112,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,989 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,008 miles

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

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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HY60 SWU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY60 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY60 SWU registered?

HY60 SWU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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The MOT history for HY60 SWU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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