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FX09 YNM

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,718 mi
Last recorded125,718 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 125,718 miles

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,658 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,646 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 107,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture on inside of headlight lens. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 99,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture on inside of headlight lens. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 75,886 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 68,709 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 68,709 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,048 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 61,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 53,967 miles

front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 7 Feb 2018 53,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,824 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 36,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 36,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,362 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 31,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,059 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,000 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 YNM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YNM, 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 YNM registered?

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

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