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FX09 YOW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,640 mi
Last recorded195,640 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 195,640 miles

Combustion gas leak into engine bay area

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 195,640 miles

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

Combustion gas leak into engine bay area

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 182,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 175,146 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 167,161 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 167,161 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 159,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 159,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 150,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise steering rack replacement ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint ns leaking inside of rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 136,635 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 130,187 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 121,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,160 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 101,746 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 89,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 79,063 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 YOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

FX09 YOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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