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FV09 BYT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,968 mi
Last recorded92,968 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 BYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 92,968 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Window tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Window tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2026 92,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Sill Corroded & holed

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 87,031 miles

slight movement in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,699 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 82,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 76,119 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,559 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 71,559 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 70,779 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 70,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,975 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 64,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,804 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2018 47,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,251 miles

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

Oil leak REAR DIFF

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2016 35,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 30,577 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,337 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,567 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,860 miles

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 BYT 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 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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

FV09 BYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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