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FJ09 VLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,652 mi
Last recorded121,652 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 121,652 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 119,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 119,963 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 116,595 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 111,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 111,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 107,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 102,752 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear light lens broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,550 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Mirror surround missing

Offside Front Drop link cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Light lens damage

Pass 23 Jun 2018 82,155 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 82,155 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,108 miles

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 20 Jun 2017 74,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,037 miles

Air box fitted over engine unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Windscreen has damage at bottom of A-zone but not effecting the drivers view

Pass 20 Jun 2015 58,677 miles

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

r/ exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 19 Jun 2015 58,677 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

r/ exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 21 Jun 2014 49,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,592 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 39,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)

Offside front tyre is getting low on inner section of tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 29,955 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 VLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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