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DK09 XAV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,789 mi
Last recorded185,789 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 XAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 185,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust on several front and rear brake pipes and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

heavy surface rust on rear cross panel

Pass 20 Jul 2022 184,934 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 184,909 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 180,987 miles

power steering pipes corroded...surface corrosion to inner sills and jacking point ...rear chassie corroded...rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 173,998 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 173,919 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (d) bush's front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front crack in top of windscreen

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear diff mounting broken ()

Pass 28 May 2019 166,688 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF Inner D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 166,621 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF Inner D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lights not working

Pass 23 May 2018 153,885 miles

OSR Driveshaft occasionally fouling exhaust, gaitor is deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept Area has damage <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 153,885 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges NSF and OSF Brake pad warning and ABS cables insecure and fouling body parts and suspension (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

OSR Driveshaft occasionally fouling exhaust, gaitor is deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept Area has damage <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 128,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

drivers wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2016 112,038 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 111,943 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

rear door will not open

Pass 23 May 2012 36,309 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 36,309 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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DK09 XAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 DK09 XAV, 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 DK09 XAV registered?

DK09 XAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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