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WU09 HLN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,480 mi
Last recorded186,480 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 HLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 186,480 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 6 Dec 2024 181,047 miles

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 15 Dec 2023 179,435 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 179,428 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 178,979 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 176,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 171,050 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 May 2019 156,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge puncture repair

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2019 156,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge puncture repair

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2018 141,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 124,433 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 124,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 115,559 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 115,559 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 108,375 miles

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 20 Feb 2014 97,813 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,752 miles

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

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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WU09 HLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WU09 HLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU09 HLN registered?

WU09 HLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WU09 HLN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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