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RDO 2

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,714 mi
Last recorded112,714 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDO 2
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 112,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 106,468 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 106,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 96,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,708 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 85,881 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,528 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 78,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 70,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,826 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sidesq (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,173 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,450 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 47,080 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,858 miles

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,855 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,233 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 34,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,824 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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RDO 2 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RDO 2, 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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RDO 2 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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