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RE09 YRL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,396 mi
Last recorded50,396 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 YRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 50,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + n/s close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 48,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 44,942 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 42,413 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 42,413 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 39,482 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 37,681 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,087 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 37,086 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust silencer has hole (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn low due to binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 35,919 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 34,022 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 31,801 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 28,563 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 24,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 18,444 miles

front passenger seat only fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2013 13,926 miles

only front passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2012 9,412 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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RE09 YRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RE09 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

RE09 YRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is RE09 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 YRL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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