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SJ10 VLM

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

319,838 mi
Last recorded319,838 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 VLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 319,838 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 294,736 miles

Lower underside heavily undersealed obscuring view of some items

Pass 4 Jun 2024 268,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 250,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 216,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 216,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 200,616 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 200,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 189,550 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 189,550 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 182,322 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 182,281 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 169,202 miles

advise rear shock top bushes

Fail 19 Sep 2019 168,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 157,995 miles

water in o-s headlamp

Fail 28 Sep 2018 157,995 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

water in o-s headlamp

Pass 4 Oct 2017 148,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 144,333 miles

advise rear shock top bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2017 144,333 miles

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

advise rear shock top bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2016 133,280 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 113,737 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,103 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise rear axel leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2014 87,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise rear axel leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,356 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 60,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,043 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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SJ10 VLM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SJ10 VLM, 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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SJ10 VLM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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