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FJ59 NUH

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

219,094 mi
Last recorded219,094 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 219,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner sill covered with heavily sealant

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 219,094 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front inner sill covered with heavily sealant

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 204,244 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 194,741 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 180,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 176,761 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both rear inner cv boots slightly deteriorated

intermittent smoke during test

rust on steering column lower universal joint

Fail 30 Aug 2019 176,752 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both rear inner cv boots slightly deteriorated

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

rust on steering column lower universal joint

Pass 24 Aug 2018 160,275 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 160,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 145,465 miles

fuel tank damp

Fail 25 Aug 2017 145,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn out (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank damp

Pass 31 Aug 2016 129,830 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

slight play in both front antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2015 114,092 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 114,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,260 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 94,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,932 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 57,978 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

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 NUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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