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SH09 OMZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,294 mi
Last recorded177,294 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 177,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper arm pivot badly worn ,

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic dull , (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 177,294 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper arm pivot badly worn ,

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic dull , (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 172,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens dull . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens dull , (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear hand brake in need of adjustment[pedal type]

Pass 5 Dec 2023 167,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Dec 2023 167,233 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Aug 2022 162,169 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 162,169 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 152,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 145,579 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 145,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 144,121 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 144,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 140,578 miles

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 10 Jul 2018 140,575 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 139,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 133,406 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 125,163 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,907 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,499 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,931 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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SH09 OMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SH09 OMZ, 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 SH09 OMZ registered?

SH09 OMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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