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SJ10 VLS

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,372 mi
Last recorded111,372 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 111,372 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,360 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 107,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 103,461 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 103,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 103,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,323 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 98,323 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 94,428 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 94,427 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 86,729 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,138 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,112 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 71,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,210 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 435,872 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 VLS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLS, 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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What year was SJ10 VLS registered?

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

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