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PL09 GLF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,723 mi
Last recorded124,723 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 GLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 124,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x17 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 110,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 100,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes, near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 100,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes, near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 92,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 87,752 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,254 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,036 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,425 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,032 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 54,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,733 miles

smoke test no reading

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,137 miles

smoke test no reading

Fail 2 Mar 2015 36,137 miles

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

smoke test no reading

Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,835 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 28,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,472 miles

O/S/F Tyre out of shape

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Feb 2013 22,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre out of shape

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2012 7,130 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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PL09 GLF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL09 GLF, 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 PL09 GLF registered?

PL09 GLF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is PL09 GLF safe to buy?

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