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WU09 YSS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,124 mi
Last recorded176,124 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 YSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 176,124 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 176,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 166,234 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 155,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ex. flexi

Pass 19 Oct 2020 145,721 miles

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

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

Nearside rear coil spring, tip broken off

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 145,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside rear coil spring, tip broken off

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))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 124,113 miles

Nearside rear coil spring, lower tip broken off. (Approx 20mm)

Fail 12 Sep 2019 124,113 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake effort lower than expected. 139k/320k

Nearside rear coil spring, lower tip broken off. (Approx 20mm)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 105,346 miles

SIDE STEP BAR FITTING BENT/CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 105,344 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively twisted N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation O/S/F (60% LESS THAN N/S +_ SLOWER TO OPERATE) (1.2.1 (d))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail O/S/F (NEEDS REPOSITIONING OR NEW) (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

SIDE STEP BAR FITTING BENT/CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 105,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,557 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR >>> WHEEL ODD CHECK ADVISED (3.5.1g)

PARKING BRAKE READING 17% + STILL LONG >>> FURTHER REPAIRS ADVISED

Fail 29 Sep 2017 88,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported ALL PIPE CLAMPS MISSING (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/S/R (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR HANGER CORRODED AWAY (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR >>> WHEEL ODD CHECK ADVISED (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp missing bewteen cat and center box (but still secure)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 72,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp missing bewteen cat and center box (but still secure)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 58,470 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S OUTER FRONT >>> ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 58,470 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working O/S (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S OUTER FRONT >>> ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,396 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,287 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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WU09 YSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YSS, 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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WU09 YSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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