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VN09 FBA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,789 mi
Last recorded139,789 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 FBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 139,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 125,007 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 125,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 109,945 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

reverse light unreliable

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view severe crack on nearside ,recommend early replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake long travel

Fail 5 Jul 2023 89,104 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

parking brake long travel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view severe crack on nearside ,recommend early replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 73,591 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 73,591 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,062 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS CRACK ON NEARSIDE BUT NOT MATERIALLY AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

Fail 5 Dec 2018 73,061 miles

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

WINDSCREEN HAS CRACK ON NEARSIDE BUT NOT MATERIALLY AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,366 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 67,366 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,124 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 52,104 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,770 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on dash , pads ok

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,120 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 28,495 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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VN09 FBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN09 FBA, 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 VN09 FBA registered?

VN09 FBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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