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FX09 YPW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,561 mi
Last recorded177,561 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 177,561 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 177,551 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 159,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 159,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 136,414 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,676 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 110,669 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,202 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 95,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,122 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 56,106 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2012 43,469 miles

windscreen has numerous scratches.

Fail 1 May 2012 43,469 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

windscreen has numerous scratches.

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 YPW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YPW, 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 YPW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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