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SK09 MDF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

260,520 mi
Last recorded260,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 MDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 260,520 miles

general surface corrosion underneath

rear arches corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 259,942 miles

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

general corrosion on arches and underneath

Pass 3 Apr 2024 257,841 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

general corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2023 252,443 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2022 248,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front windscreen cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2021 244,144 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 241,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2019 230,295 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 8 Mar 2019 230,295 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 20 Mar 2018 222,450 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake pipes coated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 204,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 178,580 miles

front No plate damaged but still readable

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 178,579 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front No plate damaged but still readable

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 146,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,985 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight misting of offside headlamp

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,761 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,899 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 52,881 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SK09 MDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SK09 MDF, 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 SK09 MDF registered?

SK09 MDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SK09 MDF safe to buy?

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