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YJ09 DTF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,785 mi
Last recorded227,785 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 DTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 227,785 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 227,785 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 190,888 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 190,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 163,131 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 131,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 May 2014 131,003 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 102,098 miles

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

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both sides front tyres outer/inner edges of tread bald slightly

Fail 23 May 2013 102,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both sides front tyres outer/inner edges of tread bald slightly

Pass 9 May 2012 73,320 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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YJ09 DTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ09 DTF, 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 YJ09 DTF registered?

YJ09 DTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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