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VU09 ECA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,809 mi
Last recorded177,809 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 177,809 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 172,037 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 166,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 162,666 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 159,539 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 159,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 153,655 miles

brake pad warning light on dash board

Fail 1 Oct 2020 153,654 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

brake pad warning light on dash board

Fail 14 Jul 2020 150,099 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 139,962 miles

brake pad wear light lit

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inside edge nearly through to cords

Fail 27 Jun 2019 139,746 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad wear light lit

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inside edge nearly through to cords

Pass 29 May 2018 128,111 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 107,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 9 May 2016 86,084 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,877 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 74,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,966 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2014 65,958 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,372 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

light judder on steering from lock to lock

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,716 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 ECA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ECA, 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 ECA registered?

VU09 ECA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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