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YJ09 WXY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,166 mi
Last recorded174,166 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 WXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 174,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 174,161 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 169,140 miles

Front top mounts worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reversing lamps not working

Fail 5 Aug 2024 169,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front top mounts worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reversing lamps not working

Pass 7 Aug 2023 164,589 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 164,575 miles

Central Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 161,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 154,527 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 146,728 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 134,141 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 123,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 111,727 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 111,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on edge

Fail 20 May 2017 111,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 May 2016 99,344 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 99,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamps missing (7.1.1)

registration plate deteriorated Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 86,221 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 86,221 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 69,419 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 54,290 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 54,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 39,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WXY, 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 WXY registered?

YJ09 WXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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