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DK09 XUV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,025 mi
Last recorded152,025 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 XUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 152,025 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Glow plug light on

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 152,013 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak At centre (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad wear indicator on

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Glow plug light on

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 137,125 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 137,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 122,477 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 122,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 108,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,019 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Noise at engine

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

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

Slight up and down movement at steering wheel

Fail 20 Nov 2018 107,019 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Noise at engine

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

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

Slight up and down movement at steering wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 14 Nov 2017 102,582 miles

Central Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer snapped to tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,499 miles

Brake pad warning light on at dash

Coolant on min

Drivers wiper blade torn

Fail 24 Nov 2016 99,498 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad warning light on at dash

Coolant on min

Drivers wiper blade torn

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 92,005 miles

brake wear light on dash

Fail 21 Nov 2015 92,005 miles

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

brake wear light on dash

Pass 10 Nov 2014 233,032 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 233,032 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil low

Pass 27 Nov 2013 188,254 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 137,830 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal antislip worn at corner

Pass 30 Nov 2011 89,596 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 25 May 2010 10,822 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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DK09 XUV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DK09 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

DK09 XUV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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