2009 Mercedes 818 4.3L Diesel · FN59 VMM
2009 Mercedes 818 (4.3L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 833,670 km. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 818
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 833,670 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN59 VMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 833,670 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN59 VMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes 818 (FN59 VMM) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “A trailer electrical socket: damaged or deteriorated to the extent that the connecting lead cannot be securely connected”.
FN59 VMM Odometer History
- 24/01/2023825,966 km
- 16/01/2024829,696 km+3,730 km
- 16/01/2024829,696 km
- 12/02/2025831,409 km+1,713 km
- 17/04/2026833,670 km+2,261 km
Average of roughly 2,387 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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