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VO09 VDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

239,708 mi
Last recorded239,708 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 VDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 239,708 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 239,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 233,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 231,785 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 229,310 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 225,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake has slight imbalance

Pass 8 Apr 2021 222,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 219,016 miles

Indicator switch faulty indicator operation brings on wipers. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 219,016 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty indicator operation brings on wipers. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 215,779 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 207,883 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 200,214 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 200,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear clamps insecure (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central exhaust heat shield loose

handbrake close to excess travel

Pass 31 Dec 2015 190,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% half has broken off (1.5.1b)

brake pedal rubber split

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2015 190,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% half has broken off (1.5.1b)

brake pedal rubber split

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2014 180,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 180,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 151,481 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 112,423 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 112,423 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VO09 VDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VO09 VDZ, 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 VO09 VDZ registered?

VO09 VDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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