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FJ59 NWZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,384 mi
Last recorded121,384 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 121,384 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Internal bonnet release broke. Presenter advise van driven permanently with bonnet ajar, held close by secondary catch. Bonnet closed properly at VTS as part of test procedure.

Fail 8 Dec 2025 121,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Stays on while running. Presenter advises has been like this for years, just gets the fault deleted every MOT. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim .unable to be checked as a result of being inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning lamp displayed on dashboard (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2mm, recommend changing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Internal bonnet release broke. Presenter advise van driven permanently with bonnet ajar, held close by secondary catch. Bonnet closed properly at VTS as part of test procedure.

Pass 9 Dec 2024 112,573 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 112,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,290 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 103,290 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 96,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,795 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 90,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 84,531 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 84,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,898 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 62,895 miles

coil spring broken Both front and Offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,710 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 55,684 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,640 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,197 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 40,138 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,988 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 31,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,944 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

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

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