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PL59 HHN

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,892 mi
Last recorded127,892 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL59 HHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 127,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f brake slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front, central seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear differential bushes split/ worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 127,892 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f brake slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front, central seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear differential bushes split/ worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 122,668 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 115,647 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 106,731 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 106,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 94,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 May 2022 94,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,107 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 75,497 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,489 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 69,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,146 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 64,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 61,092 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,968 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2015 57,968 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged 225/55x17 xl (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,070 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 49,806 miles

o/side rear tyre side wall damaged no cords showing.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 49,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/side rear tyre side wall damaged no cords showing.

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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PL59 HHN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PL59 HHN, 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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PL59 HHN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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