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R28 SPS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,330 mi
Last recorded75,330 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 SPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,145 miles

Offside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Fail 18 Jun 2025 74,141 miles

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

Offside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Rattle from center exhaust

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,790 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,813 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 16 Jun 2022 65,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake travel

Pass 2 Jun 2021 62,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,250 miles

parking brake nearing stop

Fail 23 Jun 2020 60,245 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 84% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake nearing stop

Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,247 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,172 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,838 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,754 miles

general corossion

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,481 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,850 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,031 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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R28 SPS 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R28 SPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R28 SPS registered?

R28 SPS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is R28 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 SPS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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