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RJ09 YFL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,038 mi
Last recorded166,038 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 166,038 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 157,209 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 149,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Nearside Rear Rear differential rubber bush bonding starting to detach

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear Rear differential rubber bush bonding starting to detach

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 149,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to delamination (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to delamination (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation Spongy pedal (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Nearside Rear Rear differential rubber bush bonding starting to detach

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

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear Rear differential rubber bush bonding starting to detach

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 140,867 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 129,795 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 119,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear differential main bearing oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 112,028 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 112,028 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jul 2019 104,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,203 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 93,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,603 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 15 Jul 2014 60,914 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,515 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 35,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind front brakes

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 YFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

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

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