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AO09 OPS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

191,202 mi
Last recorded191,202 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 191,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 191,202 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 178,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 173,231 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 173,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 163,992 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 163,991 miles

Emissions not tested Rear exhaust missing unable to access pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 156,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 148,220 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 148,207 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 126,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 114,948 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 114,948 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,940 miles

Offside Front outer edge worn

Fail 23 Mar 2017 96,940 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped (7.3.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front outer edge worn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,079 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 80,076 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 70,449 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,516 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,848 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,971 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 33,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OPS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AO09 OPS, 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 OPS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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