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P500 STA

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,839 mi
Last recorded219,839 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 219,839 miles

front exhaust mounting defective/broken off

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's

nearside front tyre worn - inside edge

offside front antiroll bar link worn/slight play (knocking)

offside front steering rack inner joint worn/knocking

parking brake slightly out of balance. slightly weak on offside

rear brake pads becoming worn

Fail 20 Jan 2026 219,701 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Other passenger door catch insecure offside rear (side door) cannot be fully closed (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

front exhaust mounting defective/broken off

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's

nearside front tyre worn - inside edge

offside front antiroll bar link worn/slight play

offside front steering rack - inner joint worn

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 21 Jan 2025 215,636 miles

REAR DIFF - mounting bushes worn/split

offside rear brake pipe corroded (covered in grease)

parking brake requires adjustment/tighten

Fail 17 Jan 2025 215,555 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily scrubbed off/worn - INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

REAR DIFF - mounting bushes worn/split

drivers seatbelt buckle - bolt loose (strong advisory/requires attention)

offside rear brake pipe corroded (covered in grease)

parking brake requires adjustment/tighten

Pass 10 Jan 2024 208,335 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

offside rear shock absorber worn/soft

offside rear tyre very worn (strong advisory/close to limit)

parking brake effort slightly weak

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2024 208,255 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud broken/missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

offside rear shock absorber worn/soft

offside rear tyre very worn (strong advisory/close to limit)

Pass 13 Dec 2022 203,545 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 203,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 200,984 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 198,198 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear differential bushes slightly perished

Fail 9 Dec 2020 198,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear differential bushes slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2019 196,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 192,254 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 184,000 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 176,794 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 140,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,050 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 55,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,103 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges on 3mm

Fail 6 Mar 2013 52,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn inner edges on 3mm

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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P500 STA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 P500 STA, 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 P500 STA registered?

P500 STA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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