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FN09 ULJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

126,510 mi
Last recorded126,510 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 ULJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 126,510 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 121,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 116,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,819 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,200 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,529 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 91,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,242 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,991 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,092 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 63,730 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,713 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,939 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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FN09 ULJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FN09 ULJ, 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 FN09 ULJ registered?

FN09 ULJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for FN09 ULJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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