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DA09 ZJZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,136 mi
Last recorded153,136 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 ZJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 153,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to outer pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken hitting driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail 2nd joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective front mounting ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 142,409 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 142,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 131,167 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 131,161 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tailgate insecure Rear door catch not securing door shut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 124,915 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 124,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not check due to brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system going to n/s/f brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 112,680 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 112,678 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2020 100,906 miles

slight wear at offside of steering rack

Fail 7 May 2020 100,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight wear at offside of steering rack

Pass 8 May 2019 88,894 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 76,637 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,203 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 68,137 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 57,954 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,366 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 57,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DA09 ZJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DA09 ZJZ, 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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DA09 ZJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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