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VU09 DYX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

466,553 mi
Last recorded466,553 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 DYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 466,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 426,619 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive DIFFRENTIAL OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 426,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive DIFFRENTIAL OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 371,246 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 358,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 323,992 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 290,864 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 247,463 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 211,746 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 211,746 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 206,818 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 201,339 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 201,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 196,685 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 193,723 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 193,723 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 188,682 miles

Slight oil leak from diff

Pass 23 Feb 2012 145,528 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 DYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 DYX registered?

VU09 DYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 DYX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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