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ST09 GVW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,667 mi
Last recorded102,667 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 GVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 102,667 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 101,321 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area - offside & nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 101,321 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area - offside & nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Only just met mot pass criteria - recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,222 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 100,222 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,649 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 99,649 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,494 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 97,781 miles

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

Offside Front Electric window not working

Fail 1 Mar 2021 97,781 miles

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

Offside Front Electric window not working

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 96,809 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 96,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,275 miles

Rear axle diff oil seal slightly leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2019 95,274 miles

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

Rear axle diff oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2018 94,380 miles

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Rear rear exhaust section in poor condtion

corrosion appearing to all jacking points on underside of vehicle.

Fail 19 Feb 2018 94,380 miles

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

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Rear rear exhaust section in poor condtion

corrosion appearing to all jacking points on underside of vehicle.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,598 miles

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated/cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,783 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,882 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,765 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 75,044 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 75,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 64,569 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning lamp on

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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ST09 GVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST09 GVW, 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 ST09 GVW registered?

ST09 GVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is ST09 GVW safe to buy?

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