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KU09 CEJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,159 mi
Last recorded188,159 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 188,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 177,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 171,645 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Sign of engine coolant leaking from around water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to become cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 171,645 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Fumes under the bonnet (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure All rear seats are insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Sign of engine coolant leaking from around water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to become cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to become cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 164,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 164,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements may need adjustment

Pass 22 Jul 2019 157,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

reverse lamps inop

Pass 23 Jul 2018 140,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 140,000 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 131,687 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brakes binding slightly

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 121,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

slightly low effort on o/s parking brake

Pass 16 Jun 2015 105,013 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 105,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,001 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

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 CEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CEJ, 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 CEJ registered?

KU09 CEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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