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KV09 ZXJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,055 mi
Last recorded191,055 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 ZXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 191,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2025 190,343 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 189,784 miles

Although parking brake passed, requires adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 189,784 miles

Although parking brake passed, requires adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 189,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 165,209 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BRAKE BACKPLATE (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BRAKE BACK PLATE (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 160,842 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pads warning displayed in dashboard

Fail 29 Oct 2021 160,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pads warning displayed in dashboard

Pass 2 Oct 2020 157,100 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS x5 (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective BELOW TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Sep 2020 157,097 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail UNIVERSAL JOINT DAMAGED (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS x5 (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective BELOW TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2019 147,228 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective TREAD DEPTH BELOW LIMIT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Sep 2019 147,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective TREAD DEPTH BELOW LIMIT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2018 131,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 131,890 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,902 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,067 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 93,067 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,811 miles

rear transmission unit mists fluid

Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,024 miles

SLIGHT - bind on o/s/r brake when handbrake applied

advise check tracking - see wear on n/s/f tyre

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

damage to o/s/r door and o/s/r outer sill section

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread

slight oil leak on diff - suspect pinion oil seal

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,083 miles

drivers seat side panel insecure

long travel on parking brake foot pedal

nail and screw in o/s/r tyre

nail and small cuts on tread on n/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s and n/s front tyres on legal limit on treads i.e. scrubbing off on outside edges - advise check tracking

oil leak on diff flange oil seal

slight damage to o/s side door and sill section

Pass 31 May 2012 43,511 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

door warning light on intermittently

noise on o/s/f no obvious wear

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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KV09 ZXJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KV09 ZXJ, 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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KV09 ZXJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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