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2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

247,093 mi
Last recorded247,093 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 CSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 247,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 247,093 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 233,777 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 221,148 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail on inside of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 207,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 196,003 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 185,548 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 173,781 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 164,012 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2018 164,011 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak to severe (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount snapped system still supported

Pass 17 May 2017 148,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 4 May 2017 148,425 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 6 May 2016 132,225 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 118,668 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 102,470 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 97,336 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 85,109 miles

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

front brake pads approaching the wear sensors.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 84,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads approaching the wear sensors.

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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AY09 CSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY09 CSV, 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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AY09 CSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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