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SN09 HCU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,630 mi
Last recorded93,630 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 HCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 93,630 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 86,802 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 77,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,034 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe connecting to steering rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 66,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully assess due to caliper and wheel design (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,766 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 63,766 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected Broken and sat over its mounting point fouling the tyre (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,273 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,619 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 61,619 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,169 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 60,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,043 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,734 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,068 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,197 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 30,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,742 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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SN09 HCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SN09 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

SN09 HCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is SN09 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN09 HCU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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