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WP04 WEL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,463 mi
Last recorded174,463 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 WEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 174,463 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

under body coated in sealant

Pass 18 Mar 2025 170,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 165,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 160,448 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 153,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 148,732 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

nearside front brake binding

rear diff mountings worn

Fail 16 Feb 2021 148,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

nearside front brake binding

rear diff mountings worn

Pass 28 Feb 2020 139,371 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 137,877 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged and insecure (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone b (split) (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss. manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,074 miles

slight knock on steering

Fail 22 Jan 2019 124,074 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight knock on steering

Pass 14 Nov 2017 110,538 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear and is also wearing on edge

Slight oil leak from rear diff on the nearside

Fail 10 Nov 2017 110,436 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Both rear tyres starting to wear

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear and is also wearing on edge

Slight oil leak from rear diff on the nearside

Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,621 miles

COVERS FITTED IN ENGINE BAY AREA NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Centre Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Centre Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

SILL STEPS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 26 Oct 2016 97,469 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven SERVICE BRAKE (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

COVERS FITTED IN ENGINE BAY AREA NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Centre Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Centre Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

SILL STEPS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,571 miles

Centre Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,270 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 59,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,946 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

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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WP04 WEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP04 WEL, 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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WP04 WEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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