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AP09 BZU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,162 mi
Last recorded76,162 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 76,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2026 76,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 72,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,809 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,345 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,944 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 44,191 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 44,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,942 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake caliper and flexi hose appears wet but no fluid leak found

Nearside Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,650 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 31,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,460 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 27,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 21,669 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,377 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 15,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 15,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,165 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 12,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 8,416 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 BZU 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 71.4%.

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 AP09 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

AP09 BZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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