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VU09 DYV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,979 mi
Last recorded126,979 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 DYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 126,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 119,008 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 110,843 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 99,636 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,270 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,007 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,676 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 30,187 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 15,576 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 15,576 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 4,708 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 3,349 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 3,349 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 3,162 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 3,087 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 2,834 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 2,435 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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VU09 DYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU09 DYV, 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 VU09 DYV registered?

VU09 DYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is VU09 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 DYV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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