CarVerify

Free Car Check

SY09 OVA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

240,420 mi
Last recorded240,420 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 OVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 240,420 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints have play

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower some repairs been done (welding) would recommend full underbody wax oil

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower jacking point has surface corrosion

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer outer arch has surface rust

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 235,962 miles

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

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

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

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2023 231,430 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2021 221,607 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated, exhaust system still supported

Slight free-play in steering wheel

Slight underbody/body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2020 216,651 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2020 216,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2019 204,130 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 178,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 165,801 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear nail in tread

Fail 13 Oct 2017 165,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick possibly something seized as more worn than offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear nail in tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 124,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn

eml on

Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,198 miles

Bonnet release catch broken.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 96,198 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Bonnet release catch broken.

Parking brake lever slight travel.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,151 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SY09 OVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SY09 OVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY09 OVA?

You can check the full history of SY09 OVA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY09 OVA registered?

SY09 OVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is SY09 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 OVA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY09 OVA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SY09 OVA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.