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SE09 BSO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,224 mi
Last recorded245,224 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 BSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 245,224 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 245,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 239,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 235,105 miles

Nearside door mirror cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both outer wheel arches corroded

coolant leak

ignition barrel loose

Fail 23 Jan 2024 235,105 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both outer wheel arches corroded

coolant leak

ignition barrel loose

Pass 6 Feb 2023 228,032 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 228,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 225,368 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 356,950 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 174,094 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 173,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 109,447 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,465 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 56,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 9,997 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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SE09 BSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SE09 BSO, 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 SE09 BSO registered?

SE09 BSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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