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M243 SKY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,568 mi
Last recorded108,568 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 SKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,568 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 108,562 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 100,190 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,269 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,062 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,379 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,557 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 49,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,986 miles

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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M243 SKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M243 SKY, 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 M243 SKY registered?

M243 SKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is M243 SKY safe to buy?

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