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LX10 VAV

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

257,863 mi
Last recorded257,863 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX10 VAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 257,863 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 257,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to N/S/R subframe mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked & scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 257,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r light lens cracked( slightly damaged)

Pass 18 Feb 2020 240,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

exhaust does not clear the rear of the vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2020 239,842 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

brake pad warning light on

exhaust does not clear the rear of the vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2019 216,204 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 216,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 197,220 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 181,392 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 163,926 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 147,166 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 147,166 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,817 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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LX10 VAV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LX10 VAV, 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 LX10 VAV registered?

LX10 VAV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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