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SG09 VHE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,802 mi
Last recorded120,802 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 VHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 120,802 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has play

rear suspension mounts starting to corrode slightly but not holed

slight oil leak from rear diff ?

Fail 4 Jan 2023 120,802 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has play

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

rear suspension mounts starting to corrode slightly but not holed

slight oil leak from rear diff ?

Pass 7 Jan 2022 105,349 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,974 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 88,968 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,685 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,724 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn 2nd one from gearbox. Badly worn. ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 76,723 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Propshaft universal joint worn 2nd one from gearbox. Badly worn. ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,107 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 70,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 62,534 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 55,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,429 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

SG09 VHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is SG09 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG09 VHE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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