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WA09 GZE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

215,613 mi
Last recorded215,613 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 GZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 215,613 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Pipe has contacted bumper, melting the plastic (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Limit value of 2.1 met at time of test following purge (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 214,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 214,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 208,672 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 208,663 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 206,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer brake pads appear to be breaking up

Nearside Rear brake noisey squealing when turning

Rear exhaust tail pipe tip rotted away

Rear parking brake foot pedal very when fully applied

Fail 12 Oct 2021 206,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads apoear to be breaking up

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake noisey when turning by hand

Rear exhaust tail pipe tip rotted away

Rear parking brake foot pedal has little reserve travel / very low when fully applied

Fail 12 Oct 2021 206,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads apoear to be breaking up

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake noisey when turning by hand

Rear exhaust tail pipe tip rotted away

Rear parking brake foot pedal has little reserve travel / very low when fully applied

Pass 1 Oct 2020 205,195 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough when turning (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 205,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering system slightly rough when turning (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 196,624 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 196,517 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking power steering cap missing (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 191,241 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 185,381 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 185,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 176,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable Knock in rack (2.2.C.1d)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 176,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable Knock in rack (2.2.C.1d)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 163,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 163,627 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 148,038 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,760 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear door cannot be opened from the outside

Fail 15 Mar 2013 116,760 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear door cannot be opened from the outside

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,191 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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WA09 GZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WA09 GZE, 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 WA09 GZE registered?

WA09 GZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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