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MV09 GRK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,906 mi
Last recorded184,906 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 GRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 184,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 183,596 miles

All tyres worn inner edges

Headlight aim patterns poor

Play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 11 Oct 2022 181,368 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 100w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 181,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 100w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 176,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 176,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 100w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 167,248 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 167,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 45 18W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 163,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 159,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 155,405 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 155,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 138,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 122,758 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 85,852 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,396 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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MV09 GRK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MV09 GRK, 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 MV09 GRK registered?

MV09 GRK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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