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KU09 BWY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,284 mi
Last recorded201,284 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 BWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 201,284 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 201,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 198,818 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 194,192 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 188,889 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 188,852 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 183,577 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 183,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn beyond 0mm outer band (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 180,143 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 180,141 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bushes - O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 170,399 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 'K' Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 165,927 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 161,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 156,389 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 156,389 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 152,970 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 118,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,244 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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KU09 BWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 KU09 BWY, 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 KU09 BWY registered?

KU09 BWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is KU09 BWY safe to buy?

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