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YE09 FSS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,085 mi
Last recorded200,085 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 FSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 200,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 196,035 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seatbelts inaccessible. ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differental has slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion to all rear chassis areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated.

Fail 11 Dec 2024 196,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seatbelts inaccessible. ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differental has slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion to all rear chassis areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated.

Pass 12 Dec 2023 184,298 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower joint to rack (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 171,768 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively near side front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively off side front (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering universal joint to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 171,765 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended center rear (7.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively near side front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively off side front (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering universal joint to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 164,085 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 164,085 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken near side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 149,740 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 126,914 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - brakes appear ok

Parking brake performance just meets criteria (18% actual - minimum allowed is 16%)

Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,341 miles

Intermittent 'knock' from steering

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 104,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 91,076 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 91,076 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,762 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 70,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn edges - offside front very near limit

Nearside front and both front brakes noisy

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,110 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 46,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 46,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,401 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,980 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 31,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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