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DE09 UGP

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

219,536 mi
Last recorded219,536 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 219,536 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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))

o/s n/s front jacking points corroded but not in a prescribed area

o/s n/s front to rear inner sills to sills slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2025 219,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s n/s front jacking points corroded but not in a prescribed area

o/s n/s front to rear inner sills to sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2024 208,128 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 208,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 194,729 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 194,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 180,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 180,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 172,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 172,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 161,315 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 161,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 149,585 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 149,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 131,422 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 131,422 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 117,469 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 117,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 96,972 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 92,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Aug 2014 77,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little 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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DE09 UGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DE09 UGP, 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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DE09 UGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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