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J16 FLT

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,241 mi
Last recorded125,241 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 FLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 125,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi join broken, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 120,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust flexi join broken/not leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2025 120,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both NS and OS (235/45/18-98YXL) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust flexi join broken

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 106,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,258 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,467 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 71,353 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,773 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,709 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,847 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,780 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear 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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J16 FLT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J16 FLT, 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 J16 FLT registered?

J16 FLT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2010.

Is J16 FLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 FLT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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