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DG09 UKW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

211,529 mi
Last recorded211,529 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 211,529 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 211,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 204,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Slight play in steering

Fail 5 Mar 2025 204,021 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Slight play in steering

Pass 29 Feb 2024 194,915 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 194,900 miles

Central Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 191,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

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

all rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2022 183,681 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 183,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 165,379 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 165,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 151,166 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 132,279 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 132,274 miles

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 121,488 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 121,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 109,760 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,045 miles

Lower oil leak rear diff

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,372 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,456 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,677 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 62,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,811 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 UKW 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 65.2%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

DG09 UKW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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