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FJ69 VFH

2020 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

256,485 mi
Last recorded256,485 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito62,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ69 VFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 256,485 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring appears to be a different load rating (coil touching when compressed)

Fail 28 Jan 2026 256,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 253,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 121,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on simply indicating that one or more tyre pressures are low

Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,863 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 97,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,345 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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FJ69 VFH is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 FJ69 VFH, 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.

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What year was FJ69 VFH registered?

FJ69 VFH is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 January 2020.

Is FJ69 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ69 VFH 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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