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RF10 GDU

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

180,753 mi
Last recorded180,753 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF10 GDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 180,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 177,290 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 177,145 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 172,933 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))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears in centre tread 2mm & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 156,462 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 144,033 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 144,033 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 138,422 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Jan 2019 129,175 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 129,170 miles

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

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

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

long travel on parking brake

Pass 17 Jan 2018 121,931 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 121,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 114,430 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,063 miles

engine covers fitted as standard

Fail 19 Jan 2016 106,063 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted as standard

Fail 29 May 2015 96,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 96,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 61,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,186 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RF10 GDU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RF10 GDU, 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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RF10 GDU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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