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SG09 VEP

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

387,633 mi
Last recorded387,633 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 387,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 387,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 324,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 292,346 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

parking brake travel very low

Fail 18 Sep 2017 291,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

exhaust corroding

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 11 Oct 2016 246,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 234,832 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2014 217,453 miles

n/s/f wiper poor

slight oil leak

underside of car rusty in places

Pass 16 Oct 2013 193,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 169,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 169,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 20 Oct 2011 144,428 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 144,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,906 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 VEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VEP, 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 SG09 VEP registered?

SG09 VEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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