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VC55 MJC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,617 mi
Last recorded144,617 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC55 MJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 144,617 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 136,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Mount (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 136,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Mount (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 131,443 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Bracket (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 131,443 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Subframe front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Bracket (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 124,613 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 117,935 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 117,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing within 30cm of ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,660 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 105,338 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 105,338 miles

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

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks starter main power cable (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,155 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 88,215 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 88,215 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,384 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 Nov 2015 67,836 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 55,657 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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VC55 MJC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VC55 MJC, 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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VC55 MJC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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