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SP10 OTA

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

320,592 mi
Last recorded320,592 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 320,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 315,198 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 314,007 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Sep 2022 313,524 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 313,495 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

slight roughness in steering

Pass 5 Aug 2021 300,480 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 300,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear 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

slight coolant leak

Pass 3 Sep 2020 290,915 miles

Central Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear park brake performance low effort

Fail 21 Aug 2020 290,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear park brake performance low effort

Pass 23 Dec 2019 288,377 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal

Fail 23 Dec 2019 288,357 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal

Pass 20 Aug 2019 284,552 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 284,552 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 281,623 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Deferential axle mountings bushes have excessive wear ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 278,248 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 278,234 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 275,446 miles

Diff bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 275,446 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Diff bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak from engine/power steering at n/s

Pass 3 Oct 2017 269,955 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Wheels didn't lock on parking brake RBT. No further travel

Pass 15 May 2017 266,860 miles

Oil leak From engine ()

Pass 11 May 2017 266,846 miles

both rear diff bushes split

Fail 10 May 2017 266,846 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking where brake pipe screws in to it (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

both rear diff bushes split

Pass 14 Sep 2016 265,442 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2016 265,414 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper damaged nearside (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

automatic gearbox has a serious fluid leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 220,740 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 220,715 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 139,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear indicator on dash

Fail 9 Apr 2014 139,937 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear indicator on dash

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,366 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 51,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SP10 OTA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SP10 OTA, 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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SP10 OTA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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