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FJ59 OXP

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,655 mi
Last recorded173,655 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 OXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 173,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Underneath of vehicle is coated heavy in underseal

Pass 1 Apr 2025 159,408 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Underneath of vehicle is coated heavy in underseal

Pass 11 Apr 2024 135,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

underneath of vehicle is coated heavy in underseal

Fail 10 Apr 2024 135,050 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

underneath of vehicle is coated heavy in underseal

Pass 23 Aug 2023 125,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tow bar corroded

corrosion over parts of underbody

Pass 23 Sep 2022 123,137 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively SECOND FROM FRONT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 123,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system UNION GOING INTO BRAKE CALIPER (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively SECOND FROM FRONT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 113,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,271 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,853 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,448 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 86,619 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,587 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

light rumble from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,336 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,471 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,570 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,188 miles

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

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

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 OXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 OXP, 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 OXP registered?

FJ59 OXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2009.

Is FJ59 OXP safe to buy?

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