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P8 VAT

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

213,821 mi
Last recorded213,821 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 VAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 213,821 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 213,645 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 201,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 192,764 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 192,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 182,526 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 182,510 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Belt will not retract (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 169,928 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 153,674 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 138,494 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 138,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 137,708 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 137,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 121,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside ie 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point / outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ie 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. long travel and no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 121,455 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside ie 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point / outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ie 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. long travel and no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 112,833 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is pereshing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 112,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is pereshing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake dragging slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2016 98,306 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake dragging slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,924 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,891 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 68,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,971 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 62,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside vehicle body (outer sill) slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,229 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside vehicle body (outer sill) slightly damaged.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,075 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 54,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P8 VAT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P8 VAT, 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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P8 VAT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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