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VU09 DZL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,311 mi
Last recorded148,311 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 DZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 148,311 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 132,420 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 132,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 119,800 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 12 Mar 2016 105,735 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre Rear Passenger seatbelt receiver casing missing

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Tyre(s) appear underinflated

Fail 9 Mar 2016 105,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing passenger belt receiver missing (5.1.1)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre Rear Passenger seatbelt receiver casing missing

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Tyre(s) appear underinflated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,093 miles

Both front steering rack gaiters twisted

Fail 20 Mar 2015 93,995 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

osf brake is slightly binding

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,746 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,518 miles

emissions too cleen to be recorded

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 48,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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 DZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VU09 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

VU09 DZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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