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YH09 XVS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,644 mi
Last recorded119,644 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 XVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 119,644 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 113,512 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 113,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 106,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSR lamp lens broken but not showing white light to rear

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 102,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm. worn smooth on outer edge. 195.65.16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre UJ slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 102,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm. worn smooth on outer edge. 195.65.16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre UJ slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 99,029 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,638 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 93,601 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 93,601 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,875 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 89,875 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,631 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,143 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,576 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 61,576 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 45,292 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 34,802 miles

vehicle passed emissions no print out due to low emissions.

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 XVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

YH09 XVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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