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PL09 GYO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,499 mi
Last recorded171,499 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 GYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 171,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 171,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 160,538 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 160,534 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment HAND BRAKE FO0T BRAKE EXCESSVE TRAVEL (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Hand operated control valve connection loose BONNET PULL NOT WORKING (1.1.5 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 152,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 148,164 miles

Both door mirrors damaged

Offside Outer Sill damaged

Fail 14 May 2022 148,164 miles

Both door mirrors damaged

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

Offside Outer Sill damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2021 145,949 miles

No reverse lights

Fail 9 Apr 2021 145,949 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Wing mirror glass broken (3.3 (c))

No reverse lights

Pass 16 Apr 2020 144,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 139,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 126,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged in several places

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

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

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

Prop shaft sliding joint rattle / worn

Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,478 miles

Differential pinion seal leaking oil

Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,584 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 96,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,000 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight play in propshaft centre splines

Pass 29 Apr 2012 62,221 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 GYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 PL09 GYO, 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 GYO registered?

PL09 GYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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