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RF09 HMZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

202,116 mi
Last recorded202,116 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 HMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 202,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner and outer, jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Sliding door cannot be operated from the outside.

Offside Front Brake pad warning lamp lit on dashboard.

Offside Front Foot controlled parking brake has long travel until it operates.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an orange rust around lower fittings (no movement detected).

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE: Onto the exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper STRONG ADVISE: Shock absorber top mount / pivot is noisy in operation.

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner and outer, jacking point and sill end. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 194,131 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to affect beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Sliding door will not open from the outside.

Offside Front Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Starting to affect beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE: Onto exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also metal in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 187,605 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 180,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 172,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 164,907 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 164,907 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 160,478 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 154,669 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 151,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 137,653 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 137,653 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 126,163 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 126,162 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,160 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,895 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,033 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,277 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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RF09 HMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RF09 HMZ, 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 RF09 HMZ registered?

RF09 HMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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