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VE59 YLR

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,963 mi
Last recorded176,963 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 YLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 176,963 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 176,148 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing inner edge!

rear differential case leaking slightly!

Fail 25 Jun 2025 176,111 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing inner edge!

rear differential case leaking!

Pass 24 Apr 2024 174,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 173,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside steering rack leaking!

Pass 31 Jan 2022 170,951 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel!

Pass 27 Jan 2021 169,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 169,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 168,667 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 165,730 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 165,730 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear silencer tailpipe missing!

offside and nearside front tyres worn at edges and very close to legal limit!

Pass 9 Jan 2018 163,650 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn down near legal limit.

offside front tyre worn outer edge.

silencer tailpipe broken short but secure.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 161,352 miles

exhaust tailpipe missing!

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroding and worn.

offside steering rack worn.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 161,352 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust tailpipe missing!

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroding and worn.

offside steering rack worn.

Pass 19 Dec 2015 156,176 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 156,176 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 154,352 miles

1.Anti slip rubber on brake pedal worn. 2.Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded..

Pass 2 Jan 2014 141,384 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 141,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 108,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 108,438 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear 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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VE59 YLR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 VE59 YLR, 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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VE59 YLR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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