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EX09 EWG

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,086 mi
Last recorded166,086 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 EWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 166,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underside + components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 162,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 162,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and jacking piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 162,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not fully releasing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parkbrake (1.2.1 (c))

front jacking points corroding

pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Jun 2023 161,141 miles

Front both jacking points corroding

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not fully releasing (1.1.6 (d))

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 26 Jun 2023 161,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front both jacking points corroding

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not fully releasing (1.1.6 (d))

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 7 Jul 2022 157,143 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 157,143 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 153,719 miles

foot handbrake has low reserve travel

Fail 12 Jul 2021 153,719 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

foot handbrake has low reserve travel

Pass 29 Feb 2020 149,635 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 18 Mar 2019 147,326 miles

Nearside Front head lamp has condensation

Pass 10 Mar 2018 145,830 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 142,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 137,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 124,505 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2014 114,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 95,647 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,272 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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EX09 EWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EX09 EWG, 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 EX09 EWG registered?

EX09 EWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is EX09 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 EWG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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