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SL09 WXU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

35,434 mi
Last recorded35,434 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 WXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 35,434 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR SEATS

Fail 4 Sep 2026 34,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR SEATS

Pass 1 Sep 2025 31,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE SLIGHT WEAR ON EGDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF SLIGHT DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR SEATS MISSING

Fail 29 Aug 2025 31,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2X WHEEL BOLTS (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE SLIGHT WEAR ON EGDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF SLIGHT DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR SEATS MISSING

Pass 4 Jul 2024 28,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAILPIPE CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

SEATS IN REAR FOLDED DOWN

Fail 4 Jul 2024 28,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FLASHING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAILPIPE CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

SEATS IN REAR FOLDED DOWN

Pass 7 Mar 2023 25,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER TREAD DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear SEATS FOLDED DOWN, UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEAT BELTS

Fail 6 Mar 2023 25,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER TREAD DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear SEATS FOLDED DOWN, UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEAT BELTS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 23,173 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 23,173 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 21,616 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 16,692 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 16,692 miles

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 3 Jul 2017 11,335 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Fail 3 Jul 2017 11,335 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 8,053 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 6,888 miles

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

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

all rear passengers seats missing at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2015 6,888 miles

all rear passengers seats missing at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2014 5,880 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 3,035 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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SL09 WXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

SL09 WXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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