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HY09 WSK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

370,271 mi
Last recorded370,271 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 WSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 370,271 miles

Oil leak ()

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2018 370,271 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2017 344,486 miles

Central Front oil leak

Central Rear diff leak

Nearside Front inner arch trim loose

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside light misting of diesel around fuel tank

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2017 344,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Central Front oil leak

Central Rear diff leak

Nearside Front inner arch trim loose

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside light misting of diesel around fuel tank

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 320,226 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 320,226 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 291,599 miles

slight play in steering

turbo pipe insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2015 291,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering

turbo pipe insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2014 255,736 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 255,735 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

propshaft u.j u.s

Pass 4 Mar 2013 208,620 miles

n/s rear tyre low

slight play in both front d rubbers

Pass 20 Mar 2012 161,512 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 161,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

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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HY09 WSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HY09 WSK, 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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HY09 WSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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