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DE09 UGV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,027 mi
Last recorded120,027 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 120,027 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point has slight corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 116,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 116,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,302 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 111,300 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 107,273 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,490 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Diff oil seal leaking

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 104,490 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Diff oil seal leaking

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens due to water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2020 102,731 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak extensive corrosion resulting in excessive exhaust leak from silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens due to water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2019 100,224 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,990 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear Differential slight oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 96,990 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,823 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear diff leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2017 88,822 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear diff leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,271 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not sharp

Nearside mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,972 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,598 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,029 miles

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

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 UGV 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 66.7%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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