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SY09 OVG

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

295,310 mi
Last recorded295,310 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 295,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 293,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 293,307 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 289,968 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 263,840 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 238,724 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 190,044 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 160,143 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 157,278 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

tpms warning light on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 157,278 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

tpms warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2016 147,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 140,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 135,648 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 135,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 129,971 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 129,675 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,761 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside headlamp lense misted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 May 2014 115,326 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 108,050 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 100,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,537 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,405 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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SY09 OVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 OVG, 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 SY09 OVG registered?

SY09 OVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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