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FV58 EXL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,944 mi
Last recorded216,944 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 EXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 216,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coverd with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 214,609 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie brake pipes and suspension covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 203,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 203,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 187,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 185,557 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 179,871 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded and detached but system is supported.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

One nearside front fog light inop.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Fail 9 Feb 2021 179,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust hanger corroded and detached but system is supported.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

One nearside front fog light inop.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 173,364 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 161,308 miles

One nearside front fog light inop.

Fail 7 Feb 2019 161,308 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

One nearside front fog light inop.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 148,168 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 147,662 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management warning light on.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 134,910 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 134,884 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,546 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,018 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 98,455 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,856 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no smoke detected

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,298 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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FV58 EXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV58 EXL, 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 FV58 EXL registered?

FV58 EXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 2009.

Is FV58 EXL safe to buy?

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