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YR05 PER

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,720 mi
Last recorded178,720 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 PER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 178,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

under side coer in under seal

Pass 10 Jul 2025 175,324 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 170,383 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 162,654 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 155,928 miles

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

diff seal weeping

Pass 23 Jun 2021 146,246 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 140,637 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 135,570 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 135,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle broken, bonnet can still be released using cable

Pass 13 Mar 2018 132,975 miles

Condensation in Nearside headlight

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating

Front inner brake pads low

Fail 14 Feb 2018 132,975 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All tyres close to legal tread limits

Condensation in Nearside headlight

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating

Front inner brake pads low

Propshaft universal joint worn Front section

Pass 3 Oct 2016 130,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 130,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 126,460 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 126,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 120,612 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 117,176 miles

advise low emssion vechilce

Pass 29 Apr 2013 112,396 miles

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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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YR05 PER is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR05 PER, 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 YR05 PER registered?

YR05 PER is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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