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RF10 GEK

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,587 mi
Last recorded138,587 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF10 GEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 138,587 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 133,670 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine Slight Oil Leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheels

Rear Differential Mounting Void Bushes Worn/Frayed

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 133,669 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre Flexible Section Split/Broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine Slight Oil Leak

Exhaust Rear Joint Metal Clamp Missing

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Tailpipe Metal Mount Broken, Temp Repair, Rear Silencer Slightly Loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheels

Rear Differential Mounting Void Bushes Worn/Frayed

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 127,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Frontb Flexible Section Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Mount Broken, Temp Repair and Rear Joint Clamp Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 16 Oct 2023 127,727 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Frontb Flexible Section Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Mount Broken, Temp Repair and Rear Joint Clamp Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 13 Oct 2022 123,047 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Sets Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Rear Joint Clamp Missing

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Mount ( temporary Fix) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Sill has Damage from Side Step Mounting Bracket

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Rack Joints (more than slight play) ()

Service Brake Pedal has Excess Travel

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 10 Oct 2022 123,047 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front Flexible Section Broken/Leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Sets Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Centre and Rear Silencer Joints, Metal Clamps are Missing

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Mount ( temporary Fix) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Sill has Damage from Side Step Mounting Bracket

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Rack Joints (more than slight play) ()

Service Brake Pedal has Excess Travel

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 16 Oct 2021 115,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 115,181 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (cords showing) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,221 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 102,935 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 102,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,486 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

No density recorded in smoke test

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 87,482 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

No density recorded in smoke test

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,974 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,114 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 66,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 54,807 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,503 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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RF10 GEK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc 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 RF10 GEK, 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 GEK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 August 2010.

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