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AP09 BYT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

945,572 mi
Last recorded945,572 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 945,572 miles

Nearside Sill damaged & starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 904,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 866,394 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner sill starting to get rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2023 815,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 756,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 719,680 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 719,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 693,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 693,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 640,575 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 585,626 miles

crack in windscreen at top not directly in driver view

Fail 9 Jan 2018 585,549 miles

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

crack in windscreen at top not directly in driver view

Pass 14 Jun 2017 549,595 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 501,993 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 459,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 414,958 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 340,167 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 253,598 miles

Brake pedal rubber has small wear

Fail 17 Apr 2012 253,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pedal rubber has small wear

Pass 10 Mar 2011 181,491 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 181,487 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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AP09 BYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP09 BYT, 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 AP09 BYT registered?

AP09 BYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is AP09 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 BYT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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