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L6 EYL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,462 mi
Last recorded128,462 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 EYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 128,462 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 124,969 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 118,890 miles

Nearside Front advise inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front advise o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 111,849 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 111,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 103,850 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 103,850 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,580 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 95,579 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 90,515 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 90,515 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,273 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jan 2019 80,273 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,588 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,766 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,379 miles

Brake pad wear sensor lamp on

Fail 25 Feb 2015 45,378 miles

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

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

Brake pad wear sensor lamp on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,460 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 41,460 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,683 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 35,228 miles

Emission Too Low can not be detected

Fail 15 Dec 2012 35,228 miles

Emission Too Low can not be detected

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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L6 EYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L6 EYL, 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 L6 EYL registered?

L6 EYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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