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FG09 FWR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

190,308 mi
Last recorded190,308 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 FWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 190,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 190,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas leak from front joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 184,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak front differential

Fail 2 Dec 2021 183,995 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bracket bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak front differential

Pass 5 Dec 2020 173,391 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 173,072 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 162,953 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 162,885 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 151,816 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 151,725 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel on lever pedal (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 141,787 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 141,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 129,857 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 120,907 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 120,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,114 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013
Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,282 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 44,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 FWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FWR, 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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FG09 FWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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