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TJG 291

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

282,271 mi
Last recorded282,271 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJG 291
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 282,271 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 276,971 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 276,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 270,751 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 270,515 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 24 Feb 2023 255,179 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 243,197 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 240,279 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 230,509 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 203,282 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 203,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 180,077 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 154,830 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 154,830 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 138,614 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 138,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 115,813 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,101 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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TJG 291 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TJG 291, 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 TJG 291 registered?

TJG 291 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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