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VN09 BGX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

231,089 mi
Last recorded231,089 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 BGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 231,089 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 231,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both dushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 222,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 219,215 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 215,730 miles

FRONT MID BUSHES

N/S/F/ ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

Pass 25 Oct 2016 201,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 201,142 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance len broken (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 177,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 177,853 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 163,330 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 163,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 127,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,562 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen damaged nearside not in swept area

Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen damaged nearside not in swept area

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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VN09 BGX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VN09 BGX, 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 VN09 BGX registered?

VN09 BGX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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