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H5 VJM

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

182,233 mi
Last recorded182,233 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 VJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 182,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres low tread

Pass 7 Mar 2025 174,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 166,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 152,811 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 152,811 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 147,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,414 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 127,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,198 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 110,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 102,076 miles

brake pad warning light on

child seats fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,467 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 63,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,826 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)

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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H5 VJM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H5 VJM, 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 H5 VJM registered?

H5 VJM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is H5 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 VJM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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