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FX09 YNF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,270 mi
Last recorded208,270 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 208,270 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 208,264 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()

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

Pass 29 May 2019 136,659 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 114,325 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive But leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 May 2018 114,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive But leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,831 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres perished and n/s cut in tread

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 104,829 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres perished and n/s cut in tread

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,087 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 95,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 66,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,552 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 66,552 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 62,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 YNF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YNF, 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 YNF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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