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M23 SRG

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,002 mi
Last recorded140,002 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 SRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 140,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 137,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 134,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 132,397 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 129,494 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 128,121 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 127,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tail pipe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 124,843 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 124,843 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod locknut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,007 miles

Advise; exhaust tail pipe corroded away at the end.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 114,007 miles

Advise; exhaust tail pipe corroded away at the end.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,948 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges, recommend alignment.

Nearside Front Wheel binding slightly, not allowing full inspection of wheel bearings.

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 95,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges, recommend alignment.

Nearside Front Wheel binding slightly, not allowing full inspection of wheel bearings.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,397 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jul 2015 69,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,088 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 27,479 miles

passenger side mirror glass broken

Fail 8 Jan 2014 27,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,683 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,519 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 16,519 miles

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

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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M23 SRG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M23 SRG, 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 M23 SRG registered?

M23 SRG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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