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RJ09 YFK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,877 mi
Last recorded169,877 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 YFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 169,877 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 169,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner & Outter Edged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 165,979 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 165,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Corner of intercooler leaking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 161,824 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 161,782 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 157,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 149,789 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 149,789 miles

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

Brake pedal spongey.

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mount perished resulting in movement

Pass 26 Jul 2019 140,631 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear differential prop-shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil sweating from OSR of engine - investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 140,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in exhaust centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear differential prop-shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil sweating from OSR of engine - investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,493 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 129,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,820 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 104,974 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 104,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,596 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 77,272 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,272 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

slight sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2013 41,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,496 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 YFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RJ09 YFK, 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 RJ09 YFK registered?

RJ09 YFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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