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SN09 HMO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,312 mi
Last recorded195,312 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 195,312 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 195,311 miles

Central Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Central Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 189,462 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 185,160 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 26 Mar 2024 185,160 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 174,979 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 164,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 154,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 150,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,235 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 140,214 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both propshaft centre bearings slightly rough

Pass 23 Mar 2017 113,286 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2016 98,777 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,901 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 82,901 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,797 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 11 Mar 2014 68,797 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,316 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,838 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,838 miles

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

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 HMO 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 71.4%.

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 HMO, 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 HMO registered?

SN09 HMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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