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SG09 VEL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

367,102 mi
Last recorded367,102 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 VEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 367,102 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 361,093 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both side brake slightly binding

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2024 361,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both side brake slightly binding

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2023 359,703 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2023 359,703 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 21 May 2022 353,057 miles

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

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

Rear both sides inner cv boots deteriorated

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 350,159 miles

Rear Both inner cv boots slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 290,010 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 290,010 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 254,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of metal front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 254,439 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of metal front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 203,114 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 151,632 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 149,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 131,368 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 131,335 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 108,661 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,529 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,436 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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SG09 VEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG09 VEL, 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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SG09 VEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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