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RE09 UWO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,756 mi
Last recorded148,756 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 UWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 148,756 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 148,756 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 148,417 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Hand brake efficiency only just met (16%). Neither side locked.

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2025 140,823 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 140,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,127 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 101,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,226 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,925 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 78,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,246 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,470 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 58,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,352 miles

Nearside Front bonnet handle broken

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,198 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,990 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 41,986 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,389 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,917 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 24,910 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RE09 UWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE09 UWO, 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 RE09 UWO registered?

RE09 UWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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