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VK09 SVW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

267,099 mi
Last recorded267,099 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 SVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 267,099 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 261,041 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 253,272 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 253,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced DOOR PILLAR (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 243,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 243,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 228,935 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 211,811 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 211,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 184,834 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 153,986 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 153,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 118,775 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,615 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 96,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 74,481 miles

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

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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VK09 SVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK09 SVW, 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 VK09 SVW registered?

VK09 SVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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