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KJC 721

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,005 mi
Last recorded104,005 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJC 721
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

lower gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

nearside front fog lamp is inoperative.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axle.

Pass 10 Apr 2025 99,893 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 95,485 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 95,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe from cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,725 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 82,393 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket detached but exhaust still secure.

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper loose but not likely to detach

Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,193 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,025 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 73,025 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH 245/45 100W 18 (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn on shoulders

Fail 28 Feb 2017 66,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken immediate repair! (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn on shoulders

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,588 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 60,587 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,260 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

offside front inner pad wearing low

rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,616 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 33,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,635 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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KJC 721 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJC 721, 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 KJC 721 registered?

KJC 721 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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