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H17 SJP

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

262,188 mi
Last recorded262,188 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 SJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 262,188 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under neath generally rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2024 261,565 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 257,063 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 257,063 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 255,799 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 255,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 249,504 miles

Offside Front seat belt buckle tapped together

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sub frame, gear box damp with oil

Pass 29 Jun 2020 231,596 miles

centre centre seat belt stalk casing adrift

hid bulbs fitted time of test

ns centre outer seat stuck in folded position time of test

oil around gearbox and steering rack but not dripping

os number plate lamp inop ns ok

osf seat belt stalk outer casing temp tapped up

rear wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2020 231,593 miles

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

centre centre seat belt stalk casing adrift

hid bulbs fitted time of test

ns centre outer seat stuck in folded position time of test

oil around gearbox and steering rack but not dripping

os number plate lamp inop ns ok

osf seat belt stalk outer casing temp tapped up

rear wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2019 226,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 210,384 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 194,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 179,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 164,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 163,708 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres have uneven wear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 152,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 152,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 135,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2013 128,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,506 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner sides

Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,312 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,161 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate cracked

parking brake has slight travel

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 21 May 2011 74,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front + rear discs slightly lipped

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/f tyre outer edge

slight handbrake travel

Pass 22 Dec 2010 58,305 miles

offside front brake pads worn more than nearside front brake pads

offside rear brake pads worn more than nearside rear brake pads

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,629 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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H17 SJP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H17 SJP, 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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H17 SJP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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