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PIJ 529

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,966 mi
Last recorded126,966 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIJ 529
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 126,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front edge of rear wheel arch to sill panel corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis legs and crossmember within rear coil spring mounts corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,156 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner jacking point /inner sill and suspension mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /jacking point/suspension mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 120,002 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,400 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,561 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 95,448 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,560 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 88,560 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,560 miles

Central Front seatbelt twisted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 79,281 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Central Front seatbelt twisted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

automatic gearbox oil pan porus

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,138 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,076 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Aug 2015 61,076 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,873 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,229 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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PIJ 529 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PIJ 529, 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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PIJ 529 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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