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SG09 VGX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

530,795 mi
Last recorded530,795 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 VGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 530,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2026 529,666 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2025 518,621 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2025 507,002 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 492,569 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle underneath heavily under sealed

Pass 15 May 2024 479,185 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded and covered in under seal

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 24 Nov 2023 468,700 miles

Both jacking points and sills corroded

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear lower panel corroded

front and rear suspension mountings have marks of filler and covered in underseal

Pass 3 May 2023 467,707 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower panel corroded

both side jacking points and sills corroded

front and and rear suspension mountings have marks of filler and covered in under seal

Pass 9 Nov 2022 461,855 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 5 May 2022 453,852 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff has slight oil leak

both side sills and jacking points corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 444,610 miles

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

Front both side headlamp have poor beam

Front both side windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Offside side mirror slightly damaged

Offside steering rack gaiter slightly damaged

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

front and rear jacking points corroded

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2021 432,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 427,031 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front side mirror slightly damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear parking brake slightly low

slight oil leak

Pass 27 May 2020 422,478 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front both wipers in poor condition

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff has mist of oil

Pass 29 Oct 2019 411,273 miles

Front both sides steering rack end has slight play

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff has mist of oil

Pass 23 Apr 2019 397,045 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

steering rack has slight mist of oil

Pass 31 Oct 2018 388,040 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 388,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 377,180 miles

front wipers deterioted

nearside front tyre worn low

offside rear inner cv boot deterioted

parking brake lever has a limited reserve travel

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2017 368,037 miles

offside rear inner cv boot deterioted

parking brake has a slightly low effort

parking brake lever has a limited reserve travel

Fail 7 Dec 2017 368,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear inner cv boot deterioted

parking brake has a slightly low effort

parking brake lever has a limited reserve travel

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 VGX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGX, 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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SG09 VGX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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