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JS59 JSS

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

385,460 mi
Last recorded385,460 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS59 JSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 385,460 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2026 385,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner jacking point / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner jacking point / / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2026 380,167 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 378,115 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 364,445 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 355,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 343,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2024 343,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 330,368 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 319,094 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 307,791 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 294,924 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 294,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 267,273 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 248,114 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 248,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 220,925 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 220,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 199,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Jan 2018 199,924 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Dec 2016 177,139 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres worn from inner sides and o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 28 Dec 2016 177,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres worn from inner sides and o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Jan 2016 153,584 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 153,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2015 131,034 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outeredge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 107,804 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 107,719 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,346 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,667 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,736 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 120 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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JS59 JSS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 JS59 JSS, 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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JS59 JSS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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