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FJ59 KWZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

195,579 mi
Last recorded195,579 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 195,579 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear light cluster slightly cracked

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side surface rusted

Pass 27 Sep 2025 186,485 miles

Both rear position lamps cracked.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside door and quarter have damage

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 170,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under side surface rusted

Pass 27 Sep 2023 157,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 144,539 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear bumper slightly cracked and boot lid damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r light clusters slightly cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2021 137,174 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 114,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,847 miles

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

Front windsreen chipped

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 74,880 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,572 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 56,571 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside cover (1.7.5a)

exhaust front hanger broken off exhaust

exhaust loose at joint between cat and silencer[ clamp not gripping]

Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint on front part of propshaft very badly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on both outer edges pressure low also badly scrubbed and slightly damaged on outer sidewall and cracked around inner sidewall close to wheel rim (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn very close to warning bands

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both outer edges tyre also badly scrubbed around outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

front exhaust hanger bracket broken

slight damage to windscreen low down in middle of screen

Fail 23 Sep 2016 54,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel foot pedal for brake goes right to floor (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on both outer edges pressure low also badly scrubbed and slightly damaged on outer sidewall and cracked around inner sidewall close to wheel rim (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very close to 1.5mm limit advise change (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc backplate deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn very close to warning bands

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both outer edges tyre also badly scrubbed around outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

front exhaust hanger bracket broken

slight damage to windscreen low down in middle of screen

Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,216 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 9,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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