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LG10 LHY

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

413,820 mi
Last recorded413,820 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG10 LHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 413,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 413,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 384,734 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 384,249 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 348,450 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 343,690 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 343,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 322,660 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 322,640 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction various items (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 304,825 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 304,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 291,405 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 291,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 280,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 280,067 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 274,800 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 263,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 252,441 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush worn

Offside Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 27 Feb 2018 239,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 227,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 215,701 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 202,906 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,232 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 178,431 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 164,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 134,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 122,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 14 Oct 2013 122,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,418 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 96,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake anti slip near limits

o/s window wiper slight smearing

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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LG10 LHY 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 LG10 LHY, 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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LG10 LHY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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