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YE52 WHO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,302 mi
Last recorded104,302 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 WHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 104,302 miles

Both side rear inner sills corroded

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhuast box deteriorated

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front inner sill excessive corroded(outside prescribed area)

Offside front inner sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 104,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both side rear inner sills corroded

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhuast box deteriorated

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front inner sill excessive corroded(outside prescribed area)

Offside front inner sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 99,004 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated in areas

Fail 6 Aug 2024 98,988 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated in areas

Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,917 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,067 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 78,067 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 70,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,820 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,707 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 51,707 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

front exhaust mout broken

Pass 10 Mar 2018 51,594 miles

Exhaust clamp misting 2x

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Brakes slightly binding

Fail 3 Mar 2018 51,585 miles

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

Exhaust clamp misting 2x

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,558 miles

exhaust hangers snapped

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,289 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,717 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 29,716 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,319 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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YE52 WHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE52 WHO, 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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YE52 WHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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