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DFZ 7731

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,182 mi
Last recorded183,182 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 7731
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 183,182 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 183,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 May 2021 149,890 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 139,440 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 139,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front parking light not working

Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,886 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jan 2019 117,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jan 2018 100,204 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r outter tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2017 100,200 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Fail 20 Dec 2017 100,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre 3rd row (5.2.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Pass 17 May 2016 207,390 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers

oil leak

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Apr 2013 219,298 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 219,293 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 165,354 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 105,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn.

Rear interior lights not working.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 50,289 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 50,284 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 744 miles

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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DFZ 7731 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DFZ 7731, 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 DFZ 7731 registered?

DFZ 7731 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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