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RJ09 YFU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,994 mi
Last recorded89,994 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 YFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 89,994 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 88,290 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,428 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 79,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,485 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 78,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 76,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,729 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 74,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 68,862 miles

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Aug 2018 68,862 miles

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,056 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,223 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,473 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,621 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,281 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 YFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

RJ09 YFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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