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FV09 BVA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,540 mi
Last recorded115,540 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 BVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 115,540 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 113,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 106,945 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 106,945 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 100,695 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 100,665 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2022 99,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 96,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 94,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear diff bush

Fail 12 Jun 2020 94,475 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245.45.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear diff bush

Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,172 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,862 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,223 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,223 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,342 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 77,342 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,112 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,859 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FV09 BVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,987cc 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 FV09 BVA, 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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FV09 BVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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