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SJ10 VSD

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

444,281 mi
Last recorded444,281 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 VSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 444,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2026 444,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2025 442,817 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 442,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 438,462 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 438,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 434,037 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 427,185 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 427,172 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 408,556 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

gear box mounting Damaged but not to excess

Fail 3 Oct 2023 408,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

gear box mounting Damaged but not to excess

Pass 25 Mar 2023 392,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 374,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 348,753 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 21 Mar 2022 348,751 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Sep 2021 333,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 320,541 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 320,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 315,626 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 315,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 304,854 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 304,733 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 279,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 261,272 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 239,339 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 7 Feb 2017 239,280 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam flashing (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2016 208,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 208,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 182,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 148,362 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 129,456 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 103,031 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 53,929 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 VSD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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