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L55 ESK

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,482 mi
Last recorded197,482 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 ESK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 197,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 194,036 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Mar 2024 192,325 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 192,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 190,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 183,919 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 171,540 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 171,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 163,711 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 150,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 147,742 miles

Both front tyres worn at outer edges.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 147,742 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn at outer edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 129,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,081 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 94,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,869 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 74,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,146 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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L55 ESK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L55 ESK, 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 L55 ESK registered?

L55 ESK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is L55 ESK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 ESK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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