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VK09 WGE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,348 mi
Last recorded157,348 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 157,348 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 156,580 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 156,568 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after parking brake operated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding after parking brake operated (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 148,851 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,597 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 121,597 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 114,922 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 114,922 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,674 miles

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

LED lamps have been fitted to the front and illuminate along with the position lamps

Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,672 miles

Electrical wiring insecure At rear of front panel (1.9.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger's seat insecure All rear (6.2.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

LED lamps have been fitted to the front and illuminate along with the position lamps

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,111 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy when pressed

n/s/r handbrake low reading

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,377 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 77,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,942 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 54,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,542 miles

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

all brake pads worn to 85%

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,675 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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VK09 WGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WGE, 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 WGE registered?

VK09 WGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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