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AU09 HCL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

196,692 mi
Last recorded196,692 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 HCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 196,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 186,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

prop shaft both centre joints have slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2024 172,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal or slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 172,497 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal or slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 166,462 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Bulb warning light on All bulbs working

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides

Fail 18 Apr 2023 166,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Bulb warning light on All bulbs working

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides

Pass 3 May 2022 161,747 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 155,381 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 155,381 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 149,430 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 139,502 miles

CAT MOUNT CRACKED

SAMLL BLOW ON EXHAUST FLEXI

TAIL PIPE MOUNT SPLIT

Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 128,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 125,334 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 120,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 113,512 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 100,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,634 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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AU09 HCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU09 HCL, 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 AU09 HCL registered?

AU09 HCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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