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DE09 XSR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

275,340 mi
Last recorded275,340 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 XSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 275,340 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 275,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 244,105 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 244,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 205,240 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 175,468 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 175,466 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 159,628 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 155,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 149,858 miles

BOTH DIFF BUSHES HAVE WEAR AND SLIGHT MOVEMENT

BOTH WING MIRRORS LOOSE

Fail 29 Jun 2017 144,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BACK BOX (7.1.2)

BOTH DIFF BUSHES HAVE WEAR AND SLIGHT MOVEMENT

BOTH WING MIRRORS LOOSE

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Pass 1 Jul 2016 141,082 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 141,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 129,618 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 129,618 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 114,891 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,307 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 94,307 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,449 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 74,449 miles

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

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

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 XSR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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