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FJ59 OMR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,672 mi
Last recorded139,672 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 OMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 139,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 139,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 133,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 133,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 127,662 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 22 Nov 2021 127,661 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,431 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

drivers seat damaged but useable

Fail 4 Nov 2020 121,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

drivers seat damaged but usable

Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,563 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 112,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 100,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily outer edge

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 100,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily outer edge

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,947 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 74,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,829 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 64,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,549 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 51,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Dec 2012 36,390 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,559 miles

n/s/r tyre distorted in centre of tread

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 OMR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OMR, 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 OMR registered?

FJ59 OMR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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