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C16 SUT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,257 mi
Last recorded177,257 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 SUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 177,257 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 168,556 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Apr 2025 168,556 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2024 163,563 miles

Child Seats Fitted to OS and NS Rear

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

Fail 13 May 2024 163,563 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake Pad Warning Light on

Child Seats Fitted to OS and NS Rear

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

Pass 3 May 2023 157,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 149,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 140,387 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 140,381 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 140,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 135,410 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 129,625 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 129,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 123,199 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 116,426 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 May 2016 110,820 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 110,520 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 95,562 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 95,562 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 15 May 2014 77,291 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 59,293 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 46,787 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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C16 SUT 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 C16 SUT, 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 C16 SUT registered?

C16 SUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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