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FJ59 ABN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,840 mi
Last recorded92,840 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 ABN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,840 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake travel long

Pass 4 Sep 2023 84,275 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 84,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,418 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed up both but more so OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass light cracking (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 63,184 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 62,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements B likely to be misread (0.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil level minimum

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,459 miles

Both front tyres have damage/cuts to tread .

Fail 20 Sep 2019 49,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Both front tyres have damage/cuts to tread .

Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,790 miles

1. Spare wheel carrier slightly loose. 2. Slight diesel smell but no sign of a leak.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 46,790 miles

1. Spare wheel carrier slightly loose. 2. Slight diesel smell but no sign of a leak.

Central Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,751 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,576 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,225 miles

Offside Rear O/S/R seat only secure on outer part, half the width of the seat approx

Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,846 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 24,846 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,536 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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FJ59 ABN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FJ59 ABN, 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 FJ59 ABN registered?

FJ59 ABN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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