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W17 KOE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

315,531 mi
Last recorded315,531 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 KOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 315,531 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 315,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear at rear, offside rear leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 309,425 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 306,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 303,868 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 300,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 300,474 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 299,122 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 294,007 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 290,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2017 282,052 miles

Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly torn

rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded and cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2017 282,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly torn

rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded and cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2015 272,418 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 265,700 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2014 265,700 miles

Nail in front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 232,167 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 182,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 125,310 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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W17 KOE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc 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 W17 KOE, 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 W17 KOE registered?

W17 KOE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is W17 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 KOE 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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