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MX09 VRV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

289,010 mi
Last recorded289,010 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 VRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 289,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r jacking sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f & o/s/f jacking sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 286,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff bushes worn

Fail 26 Nov 2024 286,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area around subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff bushes worn

Pass 6 Sep 2023 285,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cover cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff mount bushes worn

Fail 24 Aug 2023 285,593 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cover cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff mount bushes worn

Pass 25 Aug 2022 280,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 273,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 268,837 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 268,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 259,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 244,730 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 244,730 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 231,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 216,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 216,733 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 194,442 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 142,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 89,944 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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MX09 VRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MX09 VRV, 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 MX09 VRV registered?

MX09 VRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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