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FX09 YKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

210,259 mi
Last recorded210,259 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 210,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Side Off Vehicle Corrosion Related To Age Off Vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2024 198,663 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 198,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TOPPED UP COOLANT PRIOR TO TESTING VEHICLE

TOPPED UP ENGINE OIL PRIOR TO TESTING VEHICLE

Pass 3 Oct 2023 186,467 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 186,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 175,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Play In Diff (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 3 Sep 2022 175,543 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Play In Diff (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 163,773 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 163,772 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake Pad Warning Lamp Illuminated

Pass 11 Sep 2020 151,584 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 151,584 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 139,367 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 126,339 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 115,563 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 115,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,103 miles

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,946 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 86,811 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 72,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,066 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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FX09 YKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FX09 YKJ, 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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FX09 YKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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