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SW10 OEA

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,839 mi
Last recorded97,839 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 97,839 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 91,050 miles

Brake Wear Indicator On Dash

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

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

Undercarriage Corroded

Fail 23 May 2025 91,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Wear Indicator On Dash

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before Current Join (1.1.11 (c))

O/S Handbrake Lagging

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

Undercarriage Corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 86,710 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 86,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 82,054 miles

advise rear parts of o/s n/s front to rear brake pipes also o/s n/s front brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 May 2022 75,876 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre spicer joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,141 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,895 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 66,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,165 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 65,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damage

eml on dash

Fail 5 Aug 2016 53,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damage

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,054 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 45,054 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,933 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,197 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 OEA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEA, 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 OEA registered?

SW10 OEA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2010.

Is SW10 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW10 OEA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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