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FJ59 NLA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2146cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

198,022 mi
Last recorded198,022 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 NLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,146cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 198,022 miles

Front nearside and offside jacking points corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2025 183,159 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 183,156 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 167,838 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 155,455 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 148,735 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 140,617 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 140,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 132,105 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 124,326 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 124,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 117,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

windscreen has scratched

Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 101,351 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 85,954 miles

Front wiper movement on windscreen has left scratches on surface of windscreen

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 67,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery light on

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,279 miles

both rear brake discs inner surfaces corroding

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,871 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 NLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,146cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA registered?

FJ59 NLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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