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KN59 JFE

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,011 mi
Last recorded193,011 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 JFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 193,011 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 192,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 187,589 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger seatbelt buckle damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2023 187,585 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Smoke machine inop (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2022 184,808 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 184,806 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 182,633 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 181,088 miles

Rear Diff leaking oil

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 178,784 miles

Rear Rear diff mounting bushes have slight play

Fail 3 Dec 2019 178,784 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust silence holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear diff mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2018 174,055 miles

Little reserve travel on hand brake.

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 edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 174,054 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Little reserve travel on hand brake.

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 edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 162,439 miles

Exhaust corroded in places along system

Fail 1 Dec 2017 162,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen cracked at bottom (8.3.1a)

Exhaust corroded in places along system

Pass 8 Sep 2016 151,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 142,447 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 120,632 miles

Rear differential bushed slight deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2013 95,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Jul 2013 95,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 13 Dec 2012 93,703 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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KN59 JFE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN59 JFE, 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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KN59 JFE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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