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FV58 EWL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,652 mi
Last recorded169,652 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 169,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 133,641 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 130,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 130,367 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter/pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 126,063 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge approx 2000 miles

slight corrosion rear arm mounting area

slight wear front discs

Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 106,847 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

nearside headlight slightly condensated

offside rear brake nearing bind limit

slight lagging nearside front brake

Fail 14 May 2019 106,847 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside headlight slightly condensated

offside rear brake nearing bind limit

slight lagging nearside front brake

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 98,312 miles

binding offside front brake

nearside headlight slightly condensated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,077 miles

slight bind in f/o/s brake

Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,897 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 90,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside drivers door mirror damaged slightly but still secure

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

engine management light illuminated

oil leak

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,615 miles

all discs corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and getting low

n/s/r light unit full of water

Fail 2 Nov 2015 82,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all discs corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and getting low

n/s/r light unit full of water

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,843 miles

Fault with reverse lights.

NS front tyre badly scuffed on outer wall/bold outer tread & on limit.

NS rear tyre has nail in it.

OS front tyre has surface cut in outer wall.

Play in steering arms.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,371 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,371 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,356 miles

Front brake pads are worn low

Rear brake pads are worn low

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,753 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FV58 EWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV58 EWL, 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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FV58 EWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2009.

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