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YG09 YOA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

122,281 mi
Last recorded122,281 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 YOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 122,281 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2026 122,250 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 121,600 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,869 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 115,869 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 100,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 90,260 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 90,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 86,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 86,953 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 86,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 82,152 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,194 miles

front brake bind

parking brake needs adjusting

Fail 20 Sep 2019 77,194 miles

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

front brake bind

parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,652 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play park brake travel requires attention /adjustment (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 70,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play park brake travel requires attention /adjustment (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,323 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise slight knock on steering

Fail 29 Aug 2017 64,323 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise slight knock on steering

Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,181 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

oil leak on diff pinion seal

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,066 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 4 Sep 2015 55,788 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,141 miles

oil leak diff

Fail 23 Sep 2014 51,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak diff

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,635 miles

rear diff leaking alittle

Fail 4 Sep 2013 45,621 miles

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)

rear diff leaking alittle

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,348 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has a small split

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,903 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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YG09 YOA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YG09 YOA, 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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YG09 YOA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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