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R7 COV

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,640 mi
Last recorded197,640 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 COV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 197,640 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 192,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 192,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 187,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 182,659 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 177,248 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 171,410 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2020 167,586 miles

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

minor engine oil leak.

nsf tyre bald on the outer edge.

nsr alloy wheel slightly buckled on the inner rim.

rear diff bushes splitting/deteriorating.

rear diff leaking oil.

Fail 3 Mar 2020 167,586 miles

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

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

minor engine oil leak.

nsf tyre bald on the outer edge.

nsr alloy wheel slightly buckled on the inner rim.

rear diff bushes splitting/deteriorating.

rear diff leaking oil.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 156,968 miles

O/S/R lamp lense cracked

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 143,867 miles

O/S/R lamp lense cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 129,867 miles

O/S/R lamp lense cracked

O/S/R wheel slightly bent on inner edge

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

Unable to check rear seat belts due to owners personal belongings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,512 miles

Rear seats stowed away not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Fail 7 Mar 2016 110,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete brakepedal (3.3.A.1b)

Rear seats stowed away not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,766 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Slight oil leak from offside rear inner driveshaft seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,600 miles

Brake pedal rubber split but secure

Fail 5 Mar 2014 70,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pedal rubber split but secure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small cut N/S/R Tyre but not to cords and less than 25mm

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,041 miles

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn on edge

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

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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R7 COV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R7 COV, 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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R7 COV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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