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M17 COG

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

261,518 mi
Last recorded261,518 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 COG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 261,518 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes front to rear going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2026 261,518 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes front to rear going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2025 258,391 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 258,391 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 255,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 252,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 245,348 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 245,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 235,791 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N.S.F and O.S.F ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 233,251 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 227,329 miles

Central exhaust box outer casing corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front body damage - no sharp edges

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit slight damage

Offside Front 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))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and u/j's (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 227,329 miles

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

Central exhaust box outer casing corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front body damage - no sharp edges

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit slight damage

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and u/j's (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 201,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on DPF in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged on side

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff carrier bushes in rear frame worn

Fail 2 Oct 2018 201,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on DPF in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged on side

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff carrier bushes in rear frame worn

Pass 31 Oct 2017 174,821 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 147,281 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2015 118,267 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,259 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 69,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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M17 COG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc 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 M17 COG, 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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M17 COG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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