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VN09 FBB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,447 mi
Last recorded201,447 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 201,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 201,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-45 ZR18 100W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 185,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 184,271 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp Aim Just Visible On Headlight Alignment Tester

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 178,210 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle outer casing loose but locking and un locking sufficiently (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 169,569 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 160,963 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 155,514 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 155,511 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 151,095 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 148,569 miles

slight oil leak but not excessive

Pass 1 May 2018 139,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 131,835 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly especially nearside

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

Fail 2 May 2017 131,834 miles

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly especially nearside

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,949 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2016 120,947 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2015 115,347 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 106,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,853 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,826 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 88,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBB, 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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VN09 FBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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