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RJ09 GVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,968 mi
Last recorded141,968 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 GVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 141,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible injector leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 141,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible injector leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 130,125 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by a pillar base and jacking points corrosion and holes to both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle / diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 130,112 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo to front pipe engine bay and inner wing covered in soot (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by a pillar base and jacking points corrosion and holes to both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle / diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 119,650 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 110,987 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 102,522 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,910 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 96,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 90,490 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 90,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 83,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,513 miles

considerable parking brake lever travel

exhaust centre silencer has minor leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,746 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,868 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,166 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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RJ09 GVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ09 GVZ, 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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RJ09 GVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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