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FG09 FWO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,264 mi
Last recorded73,264 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 FWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2025 73,264 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL front suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective at the rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

front subframe showing corrosion

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 28 May 2022 72,448 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at at engine engagement light and abs light after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on slight pitting at all metal brake pipes advice further look at all metal brake pipes

Fail 28 May 2022 72,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at at engine engagement light and abs light after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on slight pitting at all metal brake pipes advice further look at all metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,156 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 72,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 69,182 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 168,513 miles

Coolant leak

Drvers window does not open **(strong advise)**

Fumes under bonnet from leaking injector seals *(strong advise)*

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Park brake warning light on constant

Pass 7 Jun 2014 168,513 miles

Coolant leak

Drvers window does not open **(strong advise)**

Fumes under bonnet from leaking injector seals *(strong advise)*

Park brake warning light on constant

Pass 3 Jul 2013 138,261 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 109,933 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 109,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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FG09 FWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG09 FWO, 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 FG09 FWO registered?

FG09 FWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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