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WN09 JHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,053 mi
Last recorded144,053 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 144,053 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 138,019 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 137,997 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 137,043 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 136,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 134,541 miles

corrosion under van various

exhaust leaking and cracking [after back box]

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Fail 25 Apr 2023 134,541 miles

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

corrosion under van various

exhaust leaking and cracking [after back box]

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2022 130,619 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross-member @diff mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65r16c outer wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,501 miles

Central Lower chip on windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2018 120,583 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 114,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 107,195 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 107,181 miles

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

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

Engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,741 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 91,961 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,409 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 64,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,861 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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WN09 JHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WN09 JHJ, 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 WN09 JHJ registered?

WN09 JHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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