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YLZ 5236

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,630 mi
Last recorded110,630 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 5236
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 110,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 107,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,457 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 106,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,564 miles

Central Front EXHUAST BRACKETS BROKEN EXHUAST STILL SECURE

Central Front EXHUAST CLAMP MISSING SLIGHT BLOWING DOES NOT EFFECT EMISSIONS

Offside Rear LAMP CRACKED

Fail 20 Jan 2022 104,564 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front EXHUAST BRACKETS BROKEN EXHUAST STILL SECURE

Central Front EXHUAST CLAMP MISSING SLIGHT BLOWING DOES NOT EFFECT EMISSIONS

Offside Rear LAMP CRACKED

Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,740 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 98,734 miles

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

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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YLZ 5236 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YLZ 5236, 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 YLZ 5236 registered?

YLZ 5236 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is YLZ 5236 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 5236 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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