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EJ09 GDX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

293,191 mi
Last recorded293,191 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 GDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 293,191 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 283,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 272,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 272,761 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre, exhaust rubbing on drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 257,317 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 248,539 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 239,660 miles

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

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

centre exhaust joint loose exhaust mount rubbers perished centre rubber split but system not insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2019 239,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 231,207 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking worn inner edge

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 231,183 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking worn inner edge

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

metal front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Dec 2017 223,743 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 223,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 214,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 212,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 177,447 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 177,447 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 136,789 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

e/m light on

n/s/f anti roll bar bush slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2012 103,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 103,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EJ09 GDX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EJ09 GDX, 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 EJ09 GDX registered?

EJ09 GDX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is EJ09 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 GDX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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