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YF10 KAU

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

248,344 mi
Last recorded248,344 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 KAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 248,344 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drain hole Gromit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drain hole Gromit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 236,889 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 236,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 224,145 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 208,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 208,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 192,433 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 192,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 10 Aug 2021 176,794 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 176,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 164,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 164,365 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel near to maximum (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 148,739 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))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 148,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake travel

Pass 23 Aug 2018 129,413 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2018 129,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 112,573 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 112,573 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 94,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,012 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,921 miles

BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR,

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,670 miles

BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR ON 1ST WIPE

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY RUN OFF ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,607 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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YF10 KAU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YF10 KAU, 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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YF10 KAU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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