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S27 GGB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

182,127 mi
Last recorded182,127 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 GGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 182,127 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 182,127 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 178,711 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 178,711 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 173,574 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 173,574 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 162,223 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 162,223 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 145,697 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 138,890 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 138,889 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 128,734 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 128,734 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,944 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 120,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,342 miles

Offside Front mirror glass held on with tape

Fail 28 Feb 2017 113,341 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front mirror glass held on with tape

Oil leak ()

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,809 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,577 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 93,577 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,884 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal

Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight oil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,129 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,156 miles

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

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

brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

Fail 19 Nov 2012 101,156 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

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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S27 GGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 S27 GGB, 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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S27 GGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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