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WN09 PFX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,705 mi
Last recorded230,705 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 PFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 230,705 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box pipe has a minor gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose offside front mirror plastic cover damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 230,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front inner steering rack joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box pipe has a minor gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose offside front mirror plastic cover damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 222,342 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 222,340 miles

Front Position lamp not working front both position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front offside and nearside wiper does not clean windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened nearside front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside front headlamp aim incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned front headlamp incorrect positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view nearside front mirror glass damage (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn offside front low ball joint won (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear both registration plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 212,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded nearside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front lower integral body structure is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 202,368 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 202,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 195,043 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 190,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point starting to corrode

Fail 15 Sep 2020 190,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2019 186,622 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 175,295 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 166,033 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 165,879 miles

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

All brake discs poor condition. corroded

o/s/r wheel damaged, inner

Pass 21 Jun 2016 156,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 154,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 151,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 139,616 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 139,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 113,579 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 21 May 2012 113,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

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 PFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WN09 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

WN09 PFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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