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SW10 GSU

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,229 mi
Last recorded112,229 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 GSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 112,229 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 105,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 104,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight cracking tyres inner walls

Fail 18 Mar 2022 104,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

tyres slight cracking inner walls

Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,921 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 99,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,243 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,144 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,814 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,903 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 51,903 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Mar 2014 51,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,288 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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SW10 GSU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

SW10 GSU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2010.

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