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DK09 XBM

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,395 mi
Last recorded125,395 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 125,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 121,820 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside and centre casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 121,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside and centre casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 119,148 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and central seat belt casing damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2024 119,139 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and central seat belt casing damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2023 115,342 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 110,698 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 110,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 106,869 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 102,895 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 97,361 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 97,361 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,906 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,663 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 90,663 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,976 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,541 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 66,539 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,181 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 58,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,800 miles

Nearside front tyre worn (heavy) on outer edge (tread nut cut as deep tho')

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge & damaged to outer side wall

Fail 26 Jan 2013 47,760 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn (heavy) on outer edge (tread nut cut as deep tho')

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge & damaged to outer side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,388 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 37,388 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 XBM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

DK09 XBM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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