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YJ09 DTK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

323,910 mi
Last recorded323,910 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 323,910 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 323,903 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 316,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner bonnet handle faulty

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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 316,258 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine also gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner bonnet handle faulty

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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 304,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have product applied obscuring condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded through clip is HEAVILY CORRODED ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) major play inner rack end ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on lock to lock check (2.3 (a) (i))

inside bonnet catch faulty (cable absent)

unable to check brake pad condition

Pass 21 May 2022 296,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel detected on lock to lock check (2.3 (a) (i))

interior bonnet release catch faulty

Fail 20 May 2022 296,910 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front lenses obviously have incorrect beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel detected on lock to lock check (2.3 (a) (i))

interior bonnet release catch faulty

Pass 26 May 2021 293,293 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 293,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 262,356 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 212,737 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 212,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 163,362 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 126,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 108,865 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,028 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,928 miles

Front 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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YJ09 DTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 YJ09 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

YJ09 DTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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