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L10 YNL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

244,919 mi
Last recorded244,919 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 YNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 244,919 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 244,919 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 240,126 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 234,559 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 227,662 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 227,662 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 209,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 197,989 miles

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 17 Mar 2020 191,547 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 184,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 178,011 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 168,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 158,599 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 146,500 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 146,500 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 135,984 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 135,984 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 135,959 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2012 110,758 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 110,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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L10 YNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 L10 YNL, 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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L10 YNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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