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PJ09 SVV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,343 mi
Last recorded157,343 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 SVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 157,343 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 157,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 156,891 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 156,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.55.17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.55.17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.55.17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.55.17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 150,287 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides of steering rack ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 144,462 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 144,462 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,468 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 121,503 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 121,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,412 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 113,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,668 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 100,667 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,283 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 79,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2015 79,508 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,843 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,584 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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PJ09 SVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ09 SVV, 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 PJ09 SVV registered?

PJ09 SVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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