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DG09 UKT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

195,507 mi
Last recorded195,507 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 UKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2026 195,507 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 186,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Slight wear, tyres under inflated

Fail 2 Jan 2025 186,650 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Slight wear, tyres under inflated

Pass 4 Jan 2024 177,217 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

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

Nearside inner steering rack arm has play

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Rear brake discs badly corroded and pad only working on small area

Fail 4 Jan 2024 177,217 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light on dash

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

Nearside inner steering rack arm has play

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Rear brake discs badly corroded and pad only working on small area

Pass 16 Feb 2023 168,449 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 168,449 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Snapped in half, (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 157,726 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak

Front Upper Oil dripping onto exhaust down pipe,

Pass 14 Jan 2021 146,898 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 146,898 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 138,336 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 138,336 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 125,872 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 125,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,981 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 99,384 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,805 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 85,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 r16c (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 72,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,493 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,850 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Steering feels notchy

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,008 miles

N/s - O/s Front tyres worn on outer and inner edges.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,586 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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DG09 UKT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DG09 UKT, 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 DG09 UKT registered?

DG09 UKT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is DG09 UKT safe to buy?

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