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E5 THL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,764 mi
Last recorded163,764 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 THL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 163,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 150,585 miles

Offside Rear Inner cv boot weak

both front wheels stiff to rotate

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 124,583 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2022 124,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2021 112,175 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 30 Nov 2020 101,027 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 100,902 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,734 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,374 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,812 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,500 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 35,500 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,115 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 18,373 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 7,025 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 4,883 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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E5 THL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E5 THL, 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

How do I check the history of E5 THL?

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What year was E5 THL registered?

E5 THL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is E5 THL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 THL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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