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JIG 9493

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,711 mi
Last recorded139,711 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 9493
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 139,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 129,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 125,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 117,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 108,834 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 108,834 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 108,260 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

differential mounting rubbers splitting

Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,253 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

differential mounting rubbers splitting

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 8 May 2019 92,064 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION ON INSIDE OF LENSE (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 83,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION ON INSIDE OF LENSE (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,587 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 65,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and low on eges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 51,918 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 51,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,293 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 30 Sep 2013 36,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,886 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 28,886 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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JIG 9493 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JIG 9493, 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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JIG 9493 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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