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VK09 SWO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

209,004 mi
Last recorded209,004 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 SWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 209,004 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 201,356 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 193,716 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 193,710 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 188,840 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 182,403 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 182,371 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 176,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 160,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 160,264 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no visible pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lamp full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 128,202 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 128,202 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 128,201 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,877 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 112,887 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 106,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 96,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 72,102 miles

hand brake will need attention soon

Pass 31 May 2012 44,125 miles

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

travel in parking brake leaver

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 SWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

VK09 SWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is VK09 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 SWO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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