MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,969 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion kit installed (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion kit installed (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front headlights moisture inside
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake sticky
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front headlights moisture inside
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake sticky
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle safety cover is missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play the steering rack must be inspected in order to make sure that there is no play or movement in it (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged driver seat belt buckle safety cover is missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle safety cover is missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play the steering rack must be inspected in order to make sure that there is no play or movement in it (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged driver seat belt buckle safety cover is missing (7.1.2 (d))
minor leak exhaust box and tail pipe
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases incomplete (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
No headlamp washer or levelling devices fitted with aftermarket HID lamps
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
No headlamp washer or levelling devices fitted with aftermarket HID lamps
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV09 BVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FV09 BVW, 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 BVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2009.
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