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SG09 VEU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,786 mi
Last recorded193,786 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 VEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 193,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front inner sills to floors just outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside subframe rear mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside lower arm outer mounting point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear upper mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 21 Jul 2026 193,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front inner sills to floors just outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside subframe rear mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside lower arm outer mounting point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear upper mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 30 Jun 2025 186,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear mount outer areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounts areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounts areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 8 Jul 2024 178,294 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around offside and nearside floor / jacking areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake lever also nearing end of travel, adjustment or repair may be required. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 169,486 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt six child seats

park brake just met requirements 20%

Pass 18 Jul 2022 161,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion around jacking points

Fail 18 Jul 2022 161,487 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion around jacking points

Pass 28 Jul 2021 154,731 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 154,731 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 149,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 143,932 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 141,048 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 135,578 miles

Brake lever has small reserve travel

Nearside Rear Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 119,377 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 119,377 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 110,970 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,507 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 104,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,830 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,039 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,894 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,042 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,732 miles

nearside mirror cracked

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 VEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG09 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

SG09 VEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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