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SG09 VGV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,791 mi
Last recorded118,791 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 118,791 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Diff oil leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 117,818 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive *REAR DIFF* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (nearside & offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (nearside & offside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 117,455 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases *CENTER BOX HAS 3 x HOLES* (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (nearside & offside) (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected *DAMAGED LENS* (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive *REAR DIFF* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (nearside & offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (nearside & offside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 101,591 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 101,435 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 82,458 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 82,458 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 70,092 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 70,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 61,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,249 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 47,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

o/s/f wheel has corrosion

Fail 24 May 2019 47,176 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

o/s/f wheel has corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,172 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 47,149 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated RELEASE MECHANISM IS MISSING (BROKEN) (3.1.3c)

SEVERAL OF THE TYRES ARE OBVIOUSLY BELOW RECOMMENDED PRESSURE.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,720 miles

parking brake release lever is missing, but cable present and usable as a means of release

Fail 27 Apr 2016 46,720 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on windscreen (8.3.1e)

parking brake release lever is missing, but cable present and usable as a means of release

Pass 25 Apr 2015 44,012 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 44,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,054 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,697 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,823 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 VGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

SG09 VGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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