CarVerify

Free Car Check

AL04 BAR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,158 mi
Last recorded131,158 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 131,158 miles

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas

Pass 6 Mar 2025 127,486 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 124,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 119,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 113,052 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 105,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 97,370 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 2 Mar 2020 97,370 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak pipe insecure (8.2.2.1 (b))

parking brake travel

Pass 28 Feb 2019 88,854 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 88,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,844 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 79,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,413 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,797 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 61,797 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 420,201 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,700 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,377 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AL04 BAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AL04 BAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AL04 BAR?

You can check the full history of AL04 BAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AL04 BAR registered?

AL04 BAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AL04 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL04 BAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL04 BAR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AL04 BAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.