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FJ59 OVW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,675 mi
Last recorded189,675 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 189,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 184,222 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 180,004 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 168,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 157,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 145,094 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 125,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

osr sliding door and rear panel damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2020 125,773 miles

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

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

osr sliding door and rear panel damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 100,251 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wing and door damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,338 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 58,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,725 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,732 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 41,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,692 miles

Nearside mirror casing missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,216 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 OVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

FJ59 OVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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