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SV10 LYA

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,356 mi
Last recorded120,356 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 120,356 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 120,356 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 114,775 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jan 2024 114,775 miles

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is on 2mm and completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is on 2mm and completely bald on inner edge 195/65-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 106,184 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 106,184 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tears is bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 98,457 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tears is bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,088 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,375 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces badly corroded/pitted please keep checked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose please keep checked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box split around pipe into box and tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 83,830 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected brake back plate corroded hand brake shoes adrift (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces badly corroded/pitted please keep checked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose please keep checked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box split around pipe into box and tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017
Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,683 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,382 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 42,382 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,831 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,831 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,860 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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SV10 LYA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SV10 LYA, 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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SV10 LYA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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