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WP09 AFU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

231,630 mi
Last recorded231,630 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 AFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 231,630 miles

Brake pad warning on dash

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 225,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 225,234 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 203,148 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 181,875 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 161,329 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 161,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2021 144,615 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 144,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 131,106 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 131,099 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,625 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 110,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,513 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 85,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight travel on foot pedal

Fail 5 May 2017 85,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight travel on foot pedal

Pass 5 May 2016 72,401 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,254 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Jun 2015 69,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 67,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,716 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 58,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WP09 AFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WP09 AFU, 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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WP09 AFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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