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FJ59 EYB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,322 mi
Last recorded205,322 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 EYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 205,322 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear most part of exhaust pipe rotten after silencer

Fail 21 Oct 2022 205,322 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear most part of exhaust pipe rotten after silencer

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 180,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 139,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 120,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,562 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,661 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 59,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 52,777 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,986 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,983 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,139 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 EYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EYB, 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 EYB registered?

FJ59 EYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FJ59 EYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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