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AP09 HPN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,589 mi
Last recorded102,589 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 102,589 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 102,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2025 99,266 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 99,266 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,665 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 92,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,030 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 68,009 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire fouling on wheel

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,507 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,968 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,907 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 37,379 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 37,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust corroded (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 32,008 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,729 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,942 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 19,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HPN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 HPN, 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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AP09 HPN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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