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WP09 AOW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,101 mi
Last recorded167,101 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

RegistrationWP09 AOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 167,101 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 165,537 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 142,980 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 136,151 miles

Fuel injector leaking gasses

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 130,228 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 124,538 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 124,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,883 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s ()

Fail 15 Jan 2021 111,882 miles

Brake performance not tested due to metal scraping sound from n/s/r suspect handbrake shoes faulty (1.2.1 (g))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f lowers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 105,228 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 105,228 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,641 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,813 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,786 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 78,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,224 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2014 59,991 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 59,946 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 52,354 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2013 52,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,272 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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WP09 AOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 WP09 AOW, 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 WP09 AOW registered?

WP09 AOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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