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V13 DLC

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,672 mi
Last recorded157,672 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 DLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 157,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Across front axle (1.2.1 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 148,491 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff mountings slightly deteriorated

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 148,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2024 139,760 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 130,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 122,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 121,344 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 121,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 121,270 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,095 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 112,268 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front fog lamps not working

Pass 3 Feb 2018 86,629 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,108 miles

Central exhaust clamp loose/ corroded

Glow plug warning light on

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires adjustment (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,806 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 69,806 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,336 miles

nsr seat belt not tested due to child seat

Fail 5 Feb 2015 61,336 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

nsr seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 1 Feb 2014 43,773 miles

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

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

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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V13 DLC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V13 DLC, 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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V13 DLC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2010.

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