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PN09 WGW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

218,467 mi
Last recorded218,467 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 WGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 218,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 217,576 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Perished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 212,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 210,196 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 190,231 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 190,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 165,797 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 165,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 146,724 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Low coolant

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2018 146,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front brakes binding while rotated by hand

Engine covers and undertrays

Low coolant

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding while rotated by hand

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 124,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,598 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 98,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damp around fuel tank filler pipe but no leak observed

Pass 1 Apr 2015 98,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damp around fuel tank filler pipe but no leak observed

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,314 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,957 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,802 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level on minimum

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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PN09 WGW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PN09 WGW, 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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PN09 WGW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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