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YF09 XGY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,202 mi
Last recorded117,202 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 XGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 117,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 117,198 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 111,090 miles

Offside water in headlight

Fail 31 Jan 2025 111,090 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside water in headlight

Pass 28 Sep 2023 102,474 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective moister in h lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 98,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 89,119 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

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

noise from steering column suspect slight play steering uj

Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,343 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,091 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,404 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,336 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,703 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 48,646 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Mirror glass pieces missing. (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Nearside top corner long crack. (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,943 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 43,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,574 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 37,443 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,730 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,946 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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YF09 XGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc 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 YF09 XGY, 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 YF09 XGY registered?

YF09 XGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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