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YE09 BTX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,530 mi
Last recorded219,530 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 BTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 219,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 214,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 214,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 209,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s headlight mount / slight leak on rear diff / o/s wiper blade

Pass 19 Apr 2023 202,134 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 202,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 197,668 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from axle/propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 192,373 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 190,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 185,235 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 181,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack inner joints & front tyres edges getting bald

Pass 20 Jun 2017 176,372 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 176,345 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 159,100 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 153,099 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working N/S/R (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working N/S/R (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/R (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/R (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/R (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ALIGNMENT CHECK REQUIRED/ADVISED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R >> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F INNER >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit SPARE FLAT + OFF BEAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 125,363 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 125,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 103,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2013 77,732 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 77,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,623 miles

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

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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YE09 BTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE09 BTX, 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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YE09 BTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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