MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,264 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Coolant leak
Drvers window does not open **(strong advise)**
Fumes under bonnet from leaking injector seals *(strong advise)*
Park brake warning light on constant
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?
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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.
Is FG09 FWO safe to buy?
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