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PJ10 UAF

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

539,764 mi
Last recorded539,764 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 UAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 539,764 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 21 May 2024 539,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 528,459 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 528,335 miles

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn second universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 519,876 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 519,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 514,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 514,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 513,007 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 512,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 509,510 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 509,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 483,181 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2020 440,232 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash. Pads appear ok.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 418,453 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 418,403 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users at fast idle (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 400,456 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 363,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 330,084 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 297,910 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 297,883 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 271,455 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 May 2015 271,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 233,098 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 232,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 180,762 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 123,884 miles

slight tyre wear o/s/f inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,880 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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PJ10 UAF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UAF, 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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PJ10 UAF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2010.

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