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EJ09 GFE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,401 mi
Last recorded164,401 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 GFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 164,401 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 164,401 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 142,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 126,894 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 106,282 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 106,282 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 100,952 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,116 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 92,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 91,034 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 91,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,908 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 88,908 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,368 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 84,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,378 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,741 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,867 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 50,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,599 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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EJ09 GFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

EJ09 GFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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