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SN09 GAU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,174 mi
Last recorded86,174 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 GAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 86,174 miles

bolt missing from drivers door check strap

o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

tailgate struts weak

various slight oil leaks

various suspension components becoming corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2026 86,174 miles

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

bolt missing from drivers door check strap

o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

tailgate struts weak

various slight oil leaks

various suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 83,506 miles

o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

tailgate struts becoming weak

various suspension componants becoming corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2025 83,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

tailgate struts becoming weak

various suspension componants becoming corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,322 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 77,258 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 77,258 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,526 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,605 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured sensor wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured sensor wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,591 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 51,526 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,704 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,031 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 23,031 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SN09 GAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 SN09 GAU, 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 SN09 GAU registered?

SN09 GAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is SN09 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN09 GAU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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