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FJ09 VMC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,143 mi
Last recorded115,143 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 115,143 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 106,587 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 97,454 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 90,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 83,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 62,831 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 54,678 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Strong smell of battery acid from inside cab

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 49,283 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Strong smell of battery acid from inside cab

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,980 miles

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

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

no spare fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 25 Jun 2015 41,980 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

no spare fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 12 Jul 2014 35,311 miles

scratches in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,074 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,314 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 VMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

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

Is FJ09 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ09 VMC 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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