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J1 SNS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,931 mi
Last recorded198,931 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 SNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 198,931 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 192,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 185,274 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 181,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 173,883 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 163,335 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 149,509 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 133,917 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 133,848 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,861 miles

Nearside Front strut mount clicks

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

play in propshaft joint

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2017 116,861 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front strut mount clicks

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

play in propshaft joint

Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 100,963 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,293 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,630 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 74,630 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,060 miles

cut in n/s front tyre side wall

front tyres worn on outside

Fail 5 Jul 2013 63,060 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cut in n/s front tyre side wall

front tyres worn on outside

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,815 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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J1 SNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J1 SNS, 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 J1 SNS registered?

J1 SNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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