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AR09 KER

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,479 mi
Last recorded184,479 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR09 KER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 184,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 182,893 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 181,226 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 181,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 179,525 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 177,488 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 174,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 174,984 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 173,773 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 173,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 170,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 168,677 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 158,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 129,820 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 129,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,480 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 112,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

opened bonnet checked inside closed bonnet when to open it to put water in washers would not open

Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,966 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 100,966 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,243 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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AR09 KER is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR09 KER, 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 AR09 KER registered?

AR09 KER is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AR09 KER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR09 KER shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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