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RJ09 YFY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

202,436 mi
Last recorded202,436 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 202,436 miles

noise in steering column

rear diff mounts worn

slight injector chuff

Fail 1 Jun 2024 202,398 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Park brake effort has only just met limit 17 percent

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release faulty

knocking noise from steering no free play found

Pass 25 May 2023 192,975 miles

bonnet release handle faulty

possible injector seal blow

Fail 25 May 2023 192,975 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps intermittent fault (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bonnet release handle faulty

possible injector seal blow

Pass 27 May 2022 183,274 miles

bonnet release handle broken

knocking from steering no free play found

Fail 27 May 2022 183,274 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken

knocking from steering no free play found

Fail 23 May 2022 183,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 205/65/16C + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

knocking from steering no free play found

Pass 24 May 2021 168,624 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 168,620 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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 18 Oct 2019 151,028 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to crack in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 151,028 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to crack in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 134,965 miles

front brake discs lipped and getting thin

m/s front tyre getting very low on outer edge

slight lip rear brake discs

slight play and knock in o/s steering

Fail 12 Nov 2018 134,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose clasp (7.1.1 (b))

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

front brake discs lipped and getting thin

m/s front tyre getting very low on outer edge

slight lip rear brake discs

slight play and knock in o/s steering

Pass 25 Sep 2017 110,257 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 110,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,782 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 76,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 60,733 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 28,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,897 miles

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

Propshaft clanking from splines

Fail 21 Jun 2012 14,891 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft clanking from splines

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 YFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

RJ09 YFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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