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FJ59 OJY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,062 mi
Last recorded151,062 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 OJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 151,062 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Effecting clarity of pattern/image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 151,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Effecting clarity of pattern/image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 135,315 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty / image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

pad wear light on

Fail 30 Oct 2024 135,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty / image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

pad wear light on

Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,015 miles

minor leak on o/s/f strut

o/s/f pad sensor wire faulty

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm

Fail 25 Oct 2023 129,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

minor leak on o/s/f strut

o/s/f pad sensor wire faulty

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm

Pass 25 Oct 2022 113,149 miles

both front tyres severely worn on edges

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r pads 2mm at best

Fail 25 Oct 2022 113,149 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres severely worn on edges

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r pads 2mm at best

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,020 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,117 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,166 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 74,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,239 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 65,234 miles

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

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (7.4.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 54,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 44,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,963 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 OJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

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

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