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FV09 JPU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,173 mi
Last recorded176,173 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 JPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 176,173 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 171,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 159,903 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 159,903 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Advise n/s/r parking brake low effort

Pass 10 Oct 2023 149,219 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 149,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 125,925 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 114,135 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 98,150 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 98,071 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

All rear seat belts slow to retract

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,015 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,968 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,562 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,383 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,575 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV09 JPU registered?

FV09 JPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is FV09 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 JPU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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