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RO09 BYT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,175 mi
Last recorded153,175 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 BYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 153,175 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 153,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wishbone mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front wheel arches insecure

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 145,296 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,663 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on o s f inner wing under bonnet area not within any prescribed areas

n s f and o s f inner sills corrodid not within any prescribed areas

Pass 5 Nov 2022 130,294 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 119,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,453 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 104,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear light lens crack

Fail 22 Mar 2019 103,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear light lens

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,666 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 93,666 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,371 miles

brake pedal rubber slight split

Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,371 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear unable to check belt or operation seat folded away

brake pedal rubber slight split

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,550 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 76,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,790 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,790 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,819 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,865 miles

wipers split

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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RO09 BYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc 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 RO09 BYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO09 BYT registered?

RO09 BYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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