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FJ59 KZS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests41 (28 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate68.3%

Mileage

432,627 mi
Last recorded432,627 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 KZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

28 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 432,627 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2025 423,821 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/jack points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 417,967 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 408,103 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2024 408,070 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 396,629 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 396,248 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 383,884 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 382,888 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 365,359 miles

Front Fogs inop

Fail 13 Mar 2023 365,325 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Fogs inop

Pass 7 Sep 2022 347,859 miles

sills inner and outer corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2022 347,858 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside 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))

all 4 tyres perished

sills inner and outer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 332,363 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 326,132 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 326,127 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 311,336 miles

Front fogs inop

Ns mirror

Fail 19 Mar 2021 311,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front fogs inop

Ns mirror

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 304,250 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 298,037 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 277,926 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 277,926 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 258,738 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 238,604 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake wear warning is illuminated

Fail 19 Sep 2018 237,749 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake wear warning is illuminated

Pass 23 Mar 2018 216,499 miles

Offside Rear Jack rubber missing

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 216,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Jack rubber missing

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 196,319 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 175,109 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 154,534 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 154,534 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 130,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,229 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,680 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,649 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 20,581 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 13,542 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 12,074 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 KZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.3%.

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

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