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BJ09 YLN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,966 mi
Last recorded133,966 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 133,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 131,257 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 131,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,587 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 124,584 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 119,073 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 114,324 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,167 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,132 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,727 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 85,726 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,464 miles

n/s/r indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,134 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 61,113 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,036 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)

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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BJ09 YLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ09 YLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ09 YLN registered?

BJ09 YLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 YLN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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