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SG09 VJK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

351,657 mi
Last recorded351,657 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 351,657 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 351,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 338,654 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 337,266 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 302,637 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 268,422 miles

Oil leak from engine/gearbox ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 268,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 268,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 242,426 miles

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

parking brake requires attention only just passed

Pass 8 Jun 2016 230,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r to front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 229,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake caliper has restricted free movement o/s/f (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r to front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 213,725 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 209,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 166,924 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 124,382 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,972 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 83,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,886 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,179 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 VJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

SG09 VJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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