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PE55 GEM

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

281,346 mi
Last recorded281,346 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 GEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 281,346 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 281,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 265,702 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 265,627 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 249,932 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 249,923 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 233,854 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 233,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 219,861 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 219,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 199,561 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 199,561 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 185,606 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 185,259 miles

Emissions not tested TAIL PIPE MISSING (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 175,721 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 175,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn font bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 164,667 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 141,720 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach inner cords

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,606 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 97,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW OUTER SHOULDER

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT BRACKET FRACTURED BUT HEADLIGHT STILL SECURE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 71,513 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW OUTER SHOULDER

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT BRACKET FRACTURED BUT HEADLIGHT STILL SECURE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,830 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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PE55 GEM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PE55 GEM, 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 PE55 GEM registered?

PE55 GEM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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