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WU09 YSN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

226,278 mi
Last recorded226,278 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 YSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 226,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 226,276 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working hole in lens (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 215,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2024 215,964 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 209,559 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 209,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 203,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2022 203,219 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 191,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp moss in base (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 191,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp moss in base (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 173,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 173,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer cracked in side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 167,085 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 167,085 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 158,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 158,895 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 148,370 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 148,369 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 on outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 on outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 140,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

o/s/f tyre worn outer & inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 132,205 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 132,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 121,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 108,521 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,857 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 94,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 YSN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WU09 YSN, 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 WU09 YSN registered?

WU09 YSN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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