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SJ10 VLW

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,393 mi
Last recorded218,393 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 218,393 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 201,091 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 201,091 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 190,262 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 177,524 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 162,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 159,105 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Oct 2020 159,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 145,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 125,687 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 125,685 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 106,734 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 106,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,885 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 86,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre wear

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,387 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,284 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 60,282 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear washer leaking

seat belts slightly slow to retract

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,007 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 56,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VLW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

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

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