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FD09 CWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,974 mi
Last recorded208,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 CWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 208,974 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 208,974 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside low parking brake effort

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 205,696 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 205,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2024 202,903 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 200,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 195,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 180,457 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 169,554 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 156,123 miles

Nearside Front mirror and bumper taped

bonnet pull broken

windscreen slight chips

Fail 9 Apr 2019 156,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front mirror and bumper taped

bonnet pull broken

windscreen slight chips

Pass 29 Oct 2018 154,575 miles

Nearside Front very slight chip screen

Nearside Front wing mirror taped

Pass 30 Jun 2017 149,697 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 149,697 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 141,976 miles

centre and rear pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 132,468 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 122,757 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,962 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,601 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,601 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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FD09 CWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD09 CWJ, 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 FD09 CWJ registered?

FD09 CWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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