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AJ54 AAX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,978 mi
Last recorded199,978 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 199,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places heavy wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak rear of gearbox

Fail 20 Nov 2025 199,970 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places heavy wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak rear of gearbox

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 197,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules slight corrosssion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 197,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rrear end os front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing no belts on rear seats (7.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules slight corrosssion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 194,427 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 188,566 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 14 Feb 2023 188,564 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Apr 2022 179,413 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 172,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 162,667 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 162,666 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 150,541 miles

handbrake efficiency 16%

no reverse lights

Fail 7 Mar 2020 150,541 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

handbrake efficiency 16%

no reverse lights

Pass 1 Apr 2019 136,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2,5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2019 136,366 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2,5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 127,385 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 127,385 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort N/S & O/S (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 125,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 120,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 108,331 miles

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

Paking brakelong travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 91,394 miles

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 May 2012 73,456 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 73,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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AJ54 AAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AJ54 AAX, 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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AJ54 AAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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