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JL09 DEC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,247 mi
Last recorded116,247 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL09 DEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 116,247 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 111,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 105,166 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hand brake travel

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,669 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Fail 11 Apr 2023 97,669 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

hand brake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2022 91,360 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 91,360 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 85,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

Pass 1 Apr 2020 81,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 81,866 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,215 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

front tyres worn on inside edges

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2019 76,206 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

front tyres worn on inside edges

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,145 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,078 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 68,078 miles

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 47,500 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,989 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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JL09 DEC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc 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 JL09 DEC, 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 JL09 DEC registered?

JL09 DEC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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