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YH09 XVA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,558 mi
Last recorded52,558 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 XVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 52,558 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 52,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,539 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 48,539 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2024 47,265 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 46,385 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 45,061 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 45,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s brake low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2021 42,068 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

covers fitted obstructing view

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 42,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted obstructing view

exhaust system corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 12 May 2020 38,899 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 36,211 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 36,211 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 32,488 miles

BOTH SIDE STEPS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,881 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 30,881 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 29,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2016 29,327 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,667 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 22,667 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2014 21,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,885 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre have small tears in outter wall

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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YH09 XVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YH09 XVA, 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 YH09 XVA registered?

YH09 XVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is YH09 XVA safe to buy?

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