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YH09 XXO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,328 mi
Last recorded200,328 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 200,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to outer sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 200,328 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to outer sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 196,284 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside front inner sill

Pass 16 May 2023 191,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 185,091 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint STRONG ADVISE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 175,886 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019
Fail 5 Jul 2019

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 152,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 152,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 134,315 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 134,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225,55,17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2015 114,183 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,486 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 98,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 78,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,774 miles

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

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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YH09 XXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XXO, 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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YH09 XXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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