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FJ59 NVW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,073 mi
Last recorded103,073 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 103,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake has long travel

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,594 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 94,377 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 94,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect yellow heavily faded (0.1 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 89,325 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front slightly worn (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 89,324 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake foot pedal goes to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort at the wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort at the wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front slightly worn (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 85,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 80,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,668 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,774 miles

Handbrake foot pedal has littler reserve travel.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 71,774 miles

Handbrake foot pedal has littler reserve travel.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb clip not secure, refit. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,222 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 7 Jul 2017 60,222 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 9 Jul 2016 54,956 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 48,556 miles

Both front wiper blades are poor

Both rear tyres are slightly feathered

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,556 miles

Both front wiper blades are poor

Both rear tyres are slightly feathered

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,815 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 43,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 36,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,562 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,323 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

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 NVW 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 68.2%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

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

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