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SG09 JOY

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests42 (29 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

154,526 mi
Last recorded154,526 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 JOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

29 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 154,526 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 154,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2026 175,771 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 150,553 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 150,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 172,189 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Both front fog lights not working but not testable as before 2018

Internal components of exhaust catalytic converter loose

Pass 2 Jul 2024 145,065 miles

Front foglights not working pre 1/3/2018

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 165,403 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joint ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 165,403 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joint ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 139,816 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 159,963 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 156,665 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 130,338 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 147,824 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 120,647 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2021 120,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,502 miles

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 28 Jan 2020 109,897 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2020 109,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2019 97,456 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 97,452 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm & outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,078 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 86,078 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm & edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,402 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 94,402 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 90,750 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 90,750 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,192 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 74,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm & inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,418 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 78,933 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 78,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,081 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 49,081 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,495 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,646 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,070 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 27,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,759 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner and outter edge

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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SG09 JOY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SG09 JOY, 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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SG09 JOY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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