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FJ59 OFS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 97,496 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 97,495 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at front jacking point near rearmost subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at front jacking point near rearmost subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking onto exhaust. possible fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 94,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 87,220 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,724 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,509 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,812 miles

General corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,031 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,921 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,307 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded on end

o/s/f brake disc heat shield corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,253 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 43,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 37,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,120 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 26,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 26,736 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 OFS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ59 OFS registered?

FJ59 OFS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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The MOT history for FJ59 OFS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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