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AO09 FUT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,740 mi
Last recorded209,740 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 209,740 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 209,740 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 160,254 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2024 160,254 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2022 157,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 141,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 138,634 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 135,498 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 128,728 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 128,728 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 124,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,227 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear parking brake just met the required limit 18%

Pass 1 Dec 2014 100,598 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,531 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,062 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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AO09 FUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO09 FUT, 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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AO09 FUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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