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RO09 GWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,800 mi
Last recorded101,800 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 GWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 101,800 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2026 101,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 99,466 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,671 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 96,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,469 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,203 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,739 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,278 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,168 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,115 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 67,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,811 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 33,811 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWJ, 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 RO09 GWJ registered?

RO09 GWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is RO09 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 GWJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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