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LIG 9261

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

246,233 mi
Last recorded246,233 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 9261
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 246,233 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 3 Feb 2026 246,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 7 Jan 2025 243,209 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 243,207 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 239,801 miles

rear wash wipe innoperative

Fail 18 Dec 2023 239,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s hand brake noisy when applied on brake rollers advise inspection

rear wash wipe innoperative

n/s headlamp wet inside

Pass 16 Dec 2022 235,822 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 233,173 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 225,324 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 225,324 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 218,272 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 218,272 miles

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

both front tyres worn in inside edge

both rear tyres worn inside and outer edges

Pass 2 Jan 2019 207,016 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 202,013 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 198,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 189,800 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 189,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 188,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 188,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55R17C 109/107H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 184,321 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both have condensation on inside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2016 177,035 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 169,759 miles

middle centre seat belt buckle damaged but working

Pass 7 Jul 2015 154,901 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2015 154,901 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 116,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 101,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Jun 2013 82,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,648 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,090 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 65,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,317 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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LIG 9261 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LIG 9261, 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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What year was LIG 9261 registered?

LIG 9261 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2010.

Is LIG 9261 safe to buy?

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