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YP09 VSO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

261,273 mi
Last recorded261,273 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 VSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 261,273 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 253,830 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 248,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 240,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 230,378 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 225,583 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 213,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 207,019 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 207,019 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 203,435 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 203,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 197,861 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Fail 21 Jun 2016 197,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 22 Jun 2015 192,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 191,049 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 191,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs worn +lipped +n/s/f tyre low on edges +n/s/r tyre low inner edge +knock on steering

Pass 27 Aug 2013 155,329 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 117,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,036 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 82,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to inspect parts of steering exhaust and brakes as covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,965 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to inspect parts of steering exhaust and brakes as covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,998 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,817 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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YP09 VSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP09 VSO, 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 YP09 VSO registered?

YP09 VSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is YP09 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP09 VSO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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