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PJ10 TYP

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

267,258 mi
Last recorded267,258 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 TYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 267,258 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 244,006 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 224,621 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 222,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 222,089 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Side repeater not working n/s + o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 222,086 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Left and Right (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low Left and Right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Left and Right (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Left and Right (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Left and Right (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Left and Right ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Left and Right (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 214,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 205,551 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 187,386 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 185,472 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 185,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 146,412 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 103,787 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 103,787 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PJ10 TYP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ10 TYP, 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 PJ10 TYP registered?

PJ10 TYP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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