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BJ09 YLS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

339,832 mi
Last recorded339,832 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 339,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 329,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 318,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 309,733 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 301,825 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 292,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 292,296 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 283,508 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 269,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 240,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 240,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 225,491 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 201,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 171,705 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 143,456 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 143,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 112,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,499 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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BJ09 YLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc 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 BJ09 YLS, 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 BJ09 YLS registered?

BJ09 YLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 YLS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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