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G8 EJO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,209 mi
Last recorded174,209 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 EJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 174,209 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked upper drivers side and Passenger side swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 174,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked upper drivers side and Passenger side swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 164,482 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 145,839 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 145,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 135,162 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 121,650 miles

rear wiper blade us

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 121,648 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake lagging in operation long first pedal aplication (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear wiper blade us

Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,020 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 113,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 106,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 106,736 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,761 miles

Child Seat Fitted Using Centre Front Seat Belt.

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

Front Wiper Blades Starting To Split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 93,354 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,469 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 59,654 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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G8 EJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G8 EJO, 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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G8 EJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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