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FN09 ULS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,200 mi
Last recorded108,200 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 108,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 104,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 104,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 99,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking rear of engine possibly of hitting hot exhaust req attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing repaired sharp edges

Rear Diff leaking

Fail 21 Feb 2024 99,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking rear of engine possibly of hitting hot exhaust req attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing repaired sharp edges

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2023 94,412 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 94,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,470 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Plastic Wing damaged temporary repairs been carried out

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 88,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,755 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

n/s headlamp glass slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread scrubbed on shoulder

rear tyres slightly agecracked

rusting in places on underbody and suspension

slight oil leak on engine and rear diff

Fail 22 Feb 2021 81,755 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

n/s headlamp glass slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread scrubbed on shoulder

rear tyres slightly agecracked

rusting in places on underbody and suspension

slight oil leak on engine and rear diff

Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,063 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight wear on brake discs

Fail 20 Feb 2020 76,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded end of long pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake fficiency only 20%

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,169 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,579 miles

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

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

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 ULS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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