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S3 ADW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,972 mi
Last recorded141,972 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 ADW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 141,972 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 137,600 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 133,321 miles

travel on park brake lever

Fail 23 May 2019 133,321 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

travel on park brake lever

Pass 29 May 2018 125,673 miles

slight play o/s rack end n/s/r tyre close to limit travel on park brake lever

Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,777 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 110,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,513 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,731 miles

outer edge front tyres worn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,591 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,148 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 51,148 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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S3 ADW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S3 ADW, 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

How do I check the history of S3 ADW?

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What year was S3 ADW registered?

S3 ADW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is S3 ADW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 ADW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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