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SP09 OHW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,671 mi
Last recorded184,671 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 OHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 184,671 miles

sliding door holed at bottom

Fail 5 Jul 2025 184,666 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s sliding door holed along bottom

Pass 19 Aug 2023 184,176 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 182,075 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 180,192 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn /pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear corrosion at rear outside of prescribed area

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at end of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jul 2021 180,169 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn /pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear corrosion at rear outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at end of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2020 176,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Condition of exhaust

General suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Noise from gearbox

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 176,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Condition of exhaust

General suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Noise from gearbox

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 171,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion underneath

noise from gearbox

Pass 3 Aug 2018 164,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease

corrosion

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 153,303 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake imbalance

offside parking brake

rear brakes

Fail 29 Mar 2017 153,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake imbalance

rear brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2016 128,162 miles

handbrake lever travel

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,229 miles

Brake pad light on

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 90,229 miles

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

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

Brake pad light on

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,244 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,212 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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SP09 OHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP09 OHW, 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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SP09 OHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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