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AU09 OWZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,859 mi
Last recorded127,859 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 OWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 127,859 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 127,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,916 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 122,916 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,310 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 113,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 104,018 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,444 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 81,655 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,936 miles

no reading on dsm

Fail 18 Mar 2019 72,936 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

no reading on dsm

Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,892 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 62,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and tail pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 53,217 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,626 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,758 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,468 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,782 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 18,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 OWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AU09 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

AU09 OWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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