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FJ59 OWA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,633 mi
Last recorded147,633 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 OWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 147,633 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Differential support mount / bush deteriorated / cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2025 147,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blade attachments defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Differential support mount / bush deteriorated / cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2024 143,588 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable front mount cracking (5.1.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/sill inside plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 143,447 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp lenses cloudy ( require polishing) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Axle deformed but serviceable front mount cracking (5.1.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/sill inside plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 136,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp full of condensation

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

Offside Rear Diff mount bracket cracked on one side (no movement)

Fail 19 Oct 2023 136,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front ARB bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp full of condensation

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

Offside Rear Diff mount bracket cracked on one side (no movement)

Pass 14 Oct 2022 129,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front Jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 125,205 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,725 miles

handbrake travel on limits

Pass 16 Oct 2019 117,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 111,542 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 105,081 miles

Front brakes bind slightly/sight brake judder

rear pads getting a bit low

rear tyres getting close to wear marks

Fail 16 Oct 2017 105,067 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brakes bind slightly/sight brake judder

rear pads getting a bit low

rear tyres getting close to wear marks

Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,432 miles

nsr h/brake slightly low

Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,237 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,535 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 85,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 43,103 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 OWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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