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DG09 XCV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,456 mi
Last recorded102,456 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 102,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm mounting, jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 102,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm mounting, jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 96,478 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm mounting, jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 96,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arm mounting, jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm mounting, jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,951 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R back plates corroded

unable to fully check brake pipes behind fuel tank

Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 85,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,677 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,232 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 75,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,797 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,473 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,577 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 37,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,955 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 22,955 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG09 XCV registered?

DG09 XCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is DG09 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 XCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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