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FV09 BVW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,969 mi
Last recorded137,969 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 BVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 137,969 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 132,572 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 128,143 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 128,106 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 123,114 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 123,114 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,054 miles

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 114,054 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,864 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 102,811 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,585 miles

minor leak exhaust box and tail pipe

Fail 1 Aug 2017 96,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases incomplete (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,157 miles

No headlamp washer or levelling devices fitted with aftermarket HID lamps

Fail 28 Aug 2013 63,115 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 58,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,836 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 58,164 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,901 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 56,890 miles

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?

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 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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What year was FV09 BVW registered?

FV09 BVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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