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FJ09 VKC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,222 mi
Last recorded116,222 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 116,222 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,846 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 102,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,340 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,076 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,472 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,328 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 83,328 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust back box missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,768 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 64,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,660 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,222 miles

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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FJ09 VKC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ09 VKC, 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 FJ09 VKC registered?

FJ09 VKC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is FJ09 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ09 VKC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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