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VU09 EBX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,024 mi
Last recorded162,024 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 162,024 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 162,024 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 158,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 156,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 152,371 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 148,633 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 148,633 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 139,486 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 125,105 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 118,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 118,694 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 118,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 40% (3.7.B.6b)

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,853 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 100,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,925 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage to tyre side wall o/s/r

Fail 4 Feb 2015 79,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage to tyre side wall o/s/r

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,845 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,889 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,634 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 EBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EBX, 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

How do I check the history of VU09 EBX?

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What year was VU09 EBX registered?

VU09 EBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is VU09 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 EBX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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