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M30 GFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,651 mi
Last recorded148,651 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 GFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 148,651 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 139,992 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 139,934 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 132,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 132,289 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 132,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 130,145 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 130,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 125,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 120,631 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 120,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 115,114 miles

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

parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 14 Jan 2019 115,112 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,105 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 102,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 77,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

uneven wear on front break pads

Fail 6 Dec 2013 53,730 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,730 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,891 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M30 GFA 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 70%.

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 M30 GFA, 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 M30 GFA registered?

M30 GFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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