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FJ09 WEW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,250 mi
Last recorded161,250 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 161,250 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive powersteering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 161,244 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive powersteering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 157,665 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 157,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,538 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 138,423 miles

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 25 Oct 2021 130,801 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 127,398 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 127,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fuel injector (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 123,635 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 123,635 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 120,292 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear drive shaft seals leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 116,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in silencer (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 112,873 miles

Brake discs worn

Oil leak rear axle

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 22 Nov 2016 112,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 (C) (4.1.E.1)

Brake discs worn

Oil leak rear axle

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 104,005 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,172 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 92,171 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,880 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 WEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

FJ09 WEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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