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FR08 GET

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,319 mi
Last recorded66,319 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR08 GET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 66,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 66,319 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 63,789 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 63,789 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,085 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre wall cut

oil leak at diff flange

wipers fouling each other

Fail 25 Apr 2023 61,069 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre wall cut

oil leak at diff flange

wipers fouling each other

Pass 21 Apr 2021 54,356 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 54,356 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 51,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 51,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 46,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (brake warning light on ) advised replace asap,possible disc replace same time (min spec)? (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 43,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (brake warning light on ) advised replace asap,possible disc replace same time (min spec)? (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,273 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 23,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 18,877 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 18,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FR08 GET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 FR08 GET, 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 FR08 GET registered?

FR08 GET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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