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KU09 BXG

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,483 mi
Last recorded237,483 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 BXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 237,483 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 15 Sep 2025 233,377 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Quarter slight damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 230,111 miles

Offside Rear QUTER PANEL DAMAGED

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

Rear SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Pass 25 Sep 2023 220,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 220,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 207,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 204,735 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 204,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 198,514 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 198,514 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 192,765 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND (NEW PADS FITTED)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE IN POOR GENERAL CONDITION >>> NEW ADVSIED

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S/ AND O/S MIRRORS POOR CONDITION (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R EDGES BALD + CUTS >>> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R EDGES BALD + CUTS >>> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 192,765 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn SECOND U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake excessively binding O/S/F (1.2.1 (f))

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND (NEW PADS FITTED)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE IN POOR GENERAL CONDITION >>> NEW ADVSIED

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S/ AND O/S MIRRORS POOR CONDITION (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R EDGES BALD + CUTS >>> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R EDGES BALD + CUTS >>> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 184,437 miles

Nearside Front mirror loose

Nearside Front seat belt release damaged

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 184,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing o/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror loose

Nearside Front seat belt release damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 174,132 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake pad starting to wear

Fail 7 Sep 2017 174,125 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner brake pad starting to wear

Pass 30 Aug 2016 162,616 miles

Offside rear light lens broken at lower edge

Fail 30 Aug 2016 162,615 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear light lens broken at lower edge

Screw fixing in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 27 Aug 2015 151,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 151,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 126,900 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 123,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 73,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 73,259 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 BXG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU09 BXG, 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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KU09 BXG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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