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RY09 TFY

2021 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,672 mi
Last recorded58,672 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito58,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY09 TFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 58,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 95,287 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 95,285 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 48,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 79,018 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 36,170 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 68,352 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 68,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure wheel arch damaged and insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder. 20565/R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

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

front undertray damaged/insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2022 49,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder. 20565/R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

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

front undertray damaged/insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2021 34,585 miles

Engine oil level close to min

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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RY09 TFY is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 58,290 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 RY09 TFY, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RY09 TFY registered?

RY09 TFY is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2021.

Is RY09 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY09 TFY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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