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J23 KLF

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,164 mi
Last recorded149,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 KLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 149,164 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Slight knock from steering (advise further investigation)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 149,163 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Slight knock from steering (advise further investigation)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 145,110 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

slight knock from steering rack/ column

Fail 14 Aug 2025 144,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

slight knock from steering rack/ column

Pass 23 Jul 2024 139,360 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 139,360 miles

Rear fog lamp not working Both come on and then both go off. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 134,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipe ends to hose connections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips to sceen, center and O.S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 134,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre structure failed, tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipe ends to hose connections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, inner devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips to sceen, center and O.S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 130,486 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering knock detected at steering wheel

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 130,212 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering knock detected at steering wheel

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,592 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play & knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (just acceptable) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 123,592 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play & knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (just acceptable) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 120,187 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (just acceptable ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 115,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 115,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,032 miles

Both rear

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 108,032 miles

Both rear

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,594 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 84,594 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,742 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,708 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 52,707 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,233 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,545 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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J23 KLF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J23 KLF, 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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J23 KLF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 August 2010.

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