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SG09 VEV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

213,129 mi
Last recorded213,129 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 213,129 miles

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

general corrosion in places on under body

Pass 12 Sep 2025 209,664 miles

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

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

general corrosion in places on under-body and components

Pass 13 Sep 2024 205,758 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 203,484 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 203,484 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 202,885 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 195,722 miles

Nearside side step insecure.

Offside Front outer sill damaged.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Offside side step insecure and likely to become detached).

Fail 16 Sep 2021 195,722 miles

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

Nearside side step insecure.

Offside Front Outer sill damaged.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Offside side step insecure and likely to become detached.

Fail 15 Sep 2021 195,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside side step insecure.

Offside Front Outer sill damaged.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Offside side step insecure and likely to become detached.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 192,151 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 192,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 186,196 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 186,196 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 168,075 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 168,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 143,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 117,802 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 117,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,642 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 16 Aug 2017 62,665 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,766 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,989 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,904 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,709 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 19,254 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 VEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

SG09 VEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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