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SW10 LBL

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,533 mi
Last recorded211,533 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2024 211,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 210,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 210,465 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear side of fuel tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 188,328 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 188,328 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 169,365 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 167,010 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))

Emissions not tested unable to reach exhaust, tail pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin Tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 137,064 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,893 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 117,657 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 117,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 113,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 98,796 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,374 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,533 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,854 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,331 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,147 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 52 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 LBL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW10 LBL, 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 LBL registered?

SW10 LBL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2010.

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