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FG09 FWP

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

233,327 mi
Last recorded233,327 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 FWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 233,327 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 233,323 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 211,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 210,105 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 181,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 181,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 150,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 135,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 119,913 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 119,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,176 miles

n/s & o/s rear lamp clusters damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,613 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 83,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,576 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre -tread depth 1.6mm on outer edge of tread

o/s/f tyre tread depth 2.5mm overall

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 FWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FWP, 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 FWP registered?

FG09 FWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 FWP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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