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DK09 YCF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

196,568 mi
Last recorded196,568 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 YCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 196,568 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 187,232 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 187,232 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 175,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 161,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 161,690 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 150,469 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,229 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 134,228 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 115,937 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 115,691 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 100,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre also worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 100,652 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre also worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,560 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 61,163 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 61,163 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 54,995 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 54,995 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,638 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,710 miles

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 YCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

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

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