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YG09 YRT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,647 mi
Last recorded161,647 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 YRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 161,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 157,331 miles

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

both headlights poor image

Pass 31 Mar 2023 151,093 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 149,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 147,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 147,311 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 147,311 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 145,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 135,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 135,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 121,103 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 121,103 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,868 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 102,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,260 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 70,923 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 70,923 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 49,460 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,460 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,686 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 37,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YG09 YRT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YRT, 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 YG09 YRT registered?

YG09 YRT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is YG09 YRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 YRT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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