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SG09 VGO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

413,371 mi
Last recorded413,371 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 413,371 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 413,371 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 352,459 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 352,450 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 292,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside tyre has worn bald on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 292,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside tyre has worn bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 240,813 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 240,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 228,375 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 169,530 miles

srs light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,376 miles

brake pad warning light on

considerable parking brake foot lever travel

front brake discs well worn maybe below min service thickness

rear discs worn

service over due

Fail 14 Mar 2011 113,818 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs well worn maybe below min service thickness

rear discs worn

service over due

Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,974 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 60,972 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 VGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

SG09 VGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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