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AJ09 VHE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,576 mi
Last recorded121,576 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 VHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 121,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and inner box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes and under body heavily undersealed

bonnet cable frayed and off in side pull handle

Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,261 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 102,365 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 102,363 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 91,311 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,291 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,596 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 88,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,760 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 72,359 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 72,359 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,229 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 62,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,027 miles

Near side rear tyre inner side wall uneven

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,980 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,873 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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AJ09 VHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 AJ09 VHE, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ09 VHE registered?

AJ09 VHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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