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FN09 ULK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

242,534 mi
Last recorded242,534 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 ULK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 242,534 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 230,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 230,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 216,485 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre very slightly mis-shaped

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox bell housing/rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake readings fluctuating slightly when brake applied.....

Fail 17 Feb 2022 216,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre very slightly mis-shaped

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox bell housing/rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 201,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 201,489 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 193,206 miles

Front Both tyres slightly mis-shaped....

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 175,388 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 175,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 158,103 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 158,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 136,841 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre treads getting low on the outer edges

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 1 Mar 2016 112,863 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 99,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,879 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn but still serviceable

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 91,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn but still serviceable

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,024 miles

small cut in the nearside front tyre outter wall

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,599 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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FN09 ULK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 FN09 ULK, 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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FN09 ULK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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