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DE09 XPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests39 (22 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate56.4%

Mileage

435,264 mi
Last recorded435,264 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 17 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 435,264 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 435,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 423,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 407,460 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 407,460 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 393,179 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 393,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 380,553 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 380,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 370,302 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 370,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 356,360 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 356,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 352,384 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 352,384 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 348,262 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 348,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 341,861 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 341,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 327,993 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 327,993 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 309,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 277,270 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2018 277,270 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2018 277,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 May 2017 255,822 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 255,822 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2016 230,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 230,688 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2015 200,622 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 200,622 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 172,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 141,756 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 138,350 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 138,350 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,130 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 81,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,579 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,118 miles

Offside Front 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 XPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.4%.

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 XPZ, 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 DE09 XPZ registered?

DE09 XPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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