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WH05 JGA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,313 mi
Last recorded188,313 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 JGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 188,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 188,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 179,950 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 169,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 159,450 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 149,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 138,376 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 129,526 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 127,730 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 124,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 118,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 113,531 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 99,885 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 99,884 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,730 miles

Nearside & Offside front brake discs have slight ware

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 89,729 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside & Offside front brake discs have slight ware

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,078 miles

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 Nov 2012 70,868 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 70,868 miles

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

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

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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WH05 JGA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WH05 JGA, 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 WH05 JGA registered?

WH05 JGA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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