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V18 PET

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,260 mi
Last recorded152,260 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 PET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 152,260 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 151,247 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak From Engine, Transmission & Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 151,219 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak From Engine, Transmission & Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 149,031 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on rear view mirror

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 147,261 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 146,357 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 146,353 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 137,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 130,735 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 122,314 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 90,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,830 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,650 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

Front tyres are wearing on the edges

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight in-balance on the front brakes

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,465 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 40,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V18 PET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V18 PET, 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 V18 PET registered?

V18 PET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is V18 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for V18 PET shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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