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MB53 JFS

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,185 mi
Last recorded178,185 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB53 JFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 178,185 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable Universal joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 178,185 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable Universal joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 157,516 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 140,016 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 140,016 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark topped up, no fluid leak evident. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 121,788 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 121,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 156,259 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,643 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 62,467 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,094 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,341 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,595 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 23,595 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,620 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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MB53 JFS 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 MB53 JFS, 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 MB53 JFS registered?

MB53 JFS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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