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VU09 DZW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,339 mi
Last recorded122,339 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 DZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 122,339 miles

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))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 122,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2017 110,928 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 110,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,925 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 104,703 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

top covers fitted

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 93,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,212 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 82,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,937 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 63,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,326 miles

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

rear door damaged / light on dash?

Fail 24 Mar 2012 48,301 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear door damaged / light on dash?

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 DZW 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 50%.

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 DZW, 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 DZW registered?

VU09 DZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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