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FJ59 NLV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,385 mi
Last recorded77,385 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 77,353 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Attached to subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 77,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Attached to subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 76,634 miles

power steering pipe badly corroded. Bolted to the back of the front subframe

Fail 1 Jul 2021 76,624 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog not working (4.10 (c) (i))

power steering pipe badly corroded. Bolted to the back of the front subframe

Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,716 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 61,716 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,947 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,135 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,329 miles

offside front tyre on 2.5mm inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2014 23,530 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 11,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 NLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV registered?

FJ59 NLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is FJ59 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ59 NLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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