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BJ59 VYG

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

199,341 mi
Last recorded199,341 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 199,341 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 199,337 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Heat shield louse

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 189,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 189,654 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 180,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 180,897 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 167,892 miles

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

advise slight roughness in both front top mounts

Fail 8 Feb 2019 167,886 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 157,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 157,543 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 145,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 145,712 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 131,073 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 130,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 120,307 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2014 120,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,751 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 78,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BJ59 VYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BJ59 VYG, 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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BJ59 VYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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