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J8 RFC

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,408 mi
Last recorded174,408 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 RFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 174,408 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 174,408 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 164,949 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 156,093 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 156,071 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases big crack in rear section of tailpipe and hole in middle section silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 148,225 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 140,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 140,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 130,980 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 130,979 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))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 121,866 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 121,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 111,203 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,771 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 81,025 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 69,568 miles

Nail in N/S/F tyre. believed to be punctured.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2015 69,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in N/S/F tyre. believed to be punctured.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2014 56,386 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 41,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,398 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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J8 RFC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J8 RFC, 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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J8 RFC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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