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CE09 DZJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,151 mi
Last recorded154,151 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 DZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 154,151 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 154,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Brake shoe backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre box clamp corroded/snapped system still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 151,953 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre box clamp corroded/snapped system still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated but not blowing

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 151,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake shoe backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (30cm seat mount) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre box clamp corroded/snapped system still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated but not blowing

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Arch liner insecure and fouling flexy (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 148,809 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

inner sill corroded front corrosion on under side

Fail 12 Jul 2023 148,807 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 55 kg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail u j (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

inner sill corroded front corrosion on under side

Pass 22 Jul 2022 145,861 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded not within prescribed areas

Fail 13 Jul 2022 145,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Inner sill corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 5 Aug 2021 142,139 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 142,123 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - should be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 133,368 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 120,180 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,783 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective handbrake (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 105,783 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective handbrake (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 95,490 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 95,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

front bumper damaged

n/s front fog lamp inop

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2016 86,467 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

front bumper damaged

n/s front fog lamp inop

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,100 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 77,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,674 miles

n/s front fog lamp

Fail 19 Feb 2014 65,674 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front fog lamp

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,047 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,717 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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CE09 DZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CE09 DZJ, 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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CE09 DZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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