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AP09 BYV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

322,378 mi
Last recorded322,378 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 322,378 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 322,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both side (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 192,486 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 190,015 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 186,755 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 165,068 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,747 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 23 Jun 2015 118,374 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust bracket corroded

n/s front tyre worn on edge

n/s rear indicator loosing colour

Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,360 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,161 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 48,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,129 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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AP09 BYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP09 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

AP09 BYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is AP09 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 BYV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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