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FJ20 VFC

2020 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,615 mi
Last recorded131,615 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito62,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ20 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 131,615 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 126,494 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 126,492 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 101,800 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2024 101,800 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 77,781 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 77,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads and discs metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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FJ20 VFC is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 62,118 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 FJ20 VFC, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ20 VFC?

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What year was FJ20 VFC registered?

FJ20 VFC is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 August 2020.

Is FJ20 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ20 VFC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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