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SL09 GYB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,532 mi
Last recorded188,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 GYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 188,532 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2022 183,877 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 183,877 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 179,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 179,288 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 170,164 miles

Front brakes show signs off sticking,free at time off test

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))

handbrake only just passed

Fail 7 Feb 2020 170,164 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brakes show signs off sticking,free at time off test

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))

handbrake only just passed

Pass 19 Oct 2018 150,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 118,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension top bearing notchy

Pass 30 Jun 2016 109,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 104,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,259 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 96,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,474 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,115 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 59,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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SL09 GYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL09 GYB, 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 SL09 GYB registered?

SL09 GYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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The MOT history for SL09 GYB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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