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MV09 HBA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

235,170 mi
Last recorded235,170 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 HBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 235,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 226,092 miles

Advise slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration

Pass 3 Oct 2024 213,049 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing outer edges

Advise slight oil smoke from exhaust

Fail 3 Oct 2024 213,049 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing outer edges

Advise slight oil smoke from exhaust

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 199,182 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 198,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 181,260 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 181,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Nov 2021 165,547 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 155,107 miles

Brake pedal creeps under pressure

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slightly blue (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has splitting on inner sidewall, also deep cuts, but no cords visible yet. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 154,826 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault E.S.P. light on (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal creeps under pressure

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slightly blue (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has splitting on inner sidewall, also deep cuts, but no cords visible yet. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lights not working

Pass 20 Jun 2019 149,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 147,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 145,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 119,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 118,736 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-65-R16C (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slight cracking outer sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2015 63,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slight cracking outer sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,315 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,443 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 17,604 miles

Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 17,604 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 HBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MV09 HBA, 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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MV09 HBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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