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FJ59 NNL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,474 mi
Last recorded160,474 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 160,474 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps pitted/hazed, poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens broken/cracked

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 154,063 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens pitted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wing /wheelarch area corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 154,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to chord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens pitted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wing /wheelarch area corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 148,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint small hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlamp pattern poor

tow bar socket inop

Pass 26 Apr 2023 140,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 137,149 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also slight judder recommend replaced ASAP!!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2022 137,149 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also slight judder recommend replaced ASAP!!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 131,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 131,939 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed slidding door (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 129,995 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking -front 2 only just passed requirements- recommend all 4 tyres replaced ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,231 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2018 129,231 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2017 128,336 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 128,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace when changing pads!! (3.5.1i)

handbrake efficiency only just passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 29 Sep 2016 122,975 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 122,974 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 110,751 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 110,750 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,385 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 81,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,511 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 NNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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