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FJ59 OJF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

206,388 mi
Last recorded206,388 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 OJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 206,388 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 204,292 miles

Exhaust noisy tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f slight ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp aim not clean cut image

Offside Rear noise when parking brake applied

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in column (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 204,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f slight ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear noise when parking brake applied

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 195,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 191,395 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 187,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 181,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 176,880 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 159,616 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 159,607 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 140,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 140,902 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

pad warning lamp on

Pass 30 Jan 2014 124,584 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 124,579 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 105,930 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 OJF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OJF, 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 OJF registered?

FJ59 OJF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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