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FJ09 VKE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,273 mi
Last recorded129,273 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 129,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 118,586 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 118,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 104,984 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,618 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 82,491 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,739 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,712 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 60,155 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both headlamp bulb access covers insecure

long travel on parking brake foot lever. rear brakes may require adjustment or repair

offside rear tyre heavilly worn on inner edge. wear apears to be through the tread and into the carcus of the tyre but no canvas exposed yet

slight drag from offside front brake

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,155 miles

both headlamp bulb access covers insecure

long travel on parking brake foot lever. rear brakes may require adjustment or repair

offside rear tyre heavilly worn on inner edge. wear apears to be through the tread and into the carcus of the tyre but no canvas exposed yet

slight drag from offside front brake

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre showing wear on inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet catch cable has removed itself from lever, bonnet was opened with pliers

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Fail 19 Jul 2013 45,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet catch cable has removed itself from lever, bonnet was opened with pliers

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 2 Jul 2012 30,975 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rea brake pads showing wear

Fail 2 Jul 2012 30,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rea brake pads showing wear

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 VKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

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

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