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WG09 ZRD

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

182,631 mi
Last recorded182,631 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 ZRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 182,631 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise body panel tapped repair

Fail 5 Apr 2024 182,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury centre door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 168,081 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 168,010 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 155,514 miles

Door panel rusty

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 155,281 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing x3 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Door panel rusty

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 143,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aims deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake grabbin slight

Panels rusty

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 143,206 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake grabbin slight

Panels rusty

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 137,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 137,340 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 129,592 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 129,592 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 121,873 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 105,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

all brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jan 2016 105,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,267 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,250 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 71,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WG09 ZRD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WG09 ZRD, 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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WG09 ZRD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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