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SW10 GPJ

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

289,836 mi
Last recorded289,836 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 GPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 289,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f an o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective rear diff bush ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r an o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 289,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f an o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective rear diff bush ()

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r an o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 270,892 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged osr and nsr both sides (1.1.11 (c))

injector slight leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2022 270,890 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged osr and nsr both sides (1.1.11 (c))

injector slight leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2021 248,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 248,233 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 232,524 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 214,148 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 214,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 193,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 178,344 miles

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

Offside Front driver door handel sticking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 172,822 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 166,481 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 166,471 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 153,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

prop shaft joint broken up

Fail 17 Jan 2014 153,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

prop shaft joint broken up

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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SW10 GPJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SW10 GPJ, 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 SW10 GPJ registered?

SW10 GPJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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