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FJ59 NAO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

268,988 mi
Last recorded268,988 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 268,988 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 265,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 260,514 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 260,514 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 250,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 241,324 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2021 241,324 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 238,148 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 238,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 163,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 147,543 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 147,543 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 129,952 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,458 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,472 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 58,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,800 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 NAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NAO, 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 NAO registered?

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

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