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FX09 YMG

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

202,001 mi
Last recorded202,001 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 202,001 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 194,699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 189,374 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 189,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of pipes front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 182,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 173,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 164,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 164,059 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 155,011 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 154,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 144,887 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 132,686 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 132,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 119,977 miles

Exhaust Rear Hanger, Has temporary Repair and is loose

Fail 27 Mar 2017 119,977 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust Rear Hanger, Has temporary Repair and is loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,963 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 77,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,950 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 YMG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 FX09 YMG, 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 FX09 YMG registered?

FX09 YMG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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