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S55 VDA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,932 mi
Last recorded131,932 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 VDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 131,932 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 131,932 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 119,641 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 109,994 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft oil seal weeping (differential)

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

Rear parking brake efficiency only just within test specifications.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,866 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 102,863 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 87,008 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 67,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch trim has some damage,insecure not likely to come off.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted,corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight bind on wheel.

Offside Rear slight bind on wheel.

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 67,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing wash jet. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch trim has some damage,insecure not likely to come off.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted,corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear slight bind on wheel.

Offside Rear slight bind on wheel.

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,642 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 62,642 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,805 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,813 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,382 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,382 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,466 miles

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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S55 VDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S55 VDA, 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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S55 VDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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