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SG09 VFW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,388 mi
Last recorded179,388 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 VFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 179,388 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 179,386 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 178,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 176,694 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around rear suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust at tail pipe end corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 175,305 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 173,885 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 173,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 172,916 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 170,144 miles

rear backing plates rusty and holed

Pass 17 Apr 2018 166,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 157,994 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 150,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate excessively deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake back plate excessively deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2016 150,475 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pedal not fully releasing (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate excessively deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake back plate excessively deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 147,723 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f light unit top bracket brocken

n/s/r brake disc been hot

pad warning light on and sensor wire brocken o/s/f

Fail 19 Nov 2014 147,721 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f light unit top bracket brocken

n/s/r brake disc been hot

pad warning light on and sensor wire brocken o/s/f

Pass 20 Nov 2013 126,056 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,841 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG09 VFW registered?

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

Is SG09 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG09 VFW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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