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PX09 PZS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,156 mi
Last recorded171,156 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 PZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 171,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill affected sections marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm affected areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive affected area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive affected mounting point marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill affected sections marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm affected areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive affected area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Jun 2023 171,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill affected sections marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm affected areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive affected area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive affected mounting point marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill affected sections marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm affected areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive affected area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 163,095 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 161,432 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 154,517 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner wand outer edges

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner wand outer edges

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 137,155 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all of them ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 137,155 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all of them ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 117,585 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot split

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2018 117,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot split

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,131 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 102,130 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 88,707 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 88,707 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,322 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,936 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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PX09 PZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PX09 PZS, 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 PX09 PZS registered?

PX09 PZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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