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FJ59 RUR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,566 mi
Last recorded158,566 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 158,566 miles

JACKING POINTS CORRODED N/S +O/S FRONT AND REAR

Fail 3 Jun 2026 158,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 155,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 145,106 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 145,106 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 127,214 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 105,022 miles

REAR LOWERED COIL SPRINGS ,COILS TOUCHING

Fail 20 Jan 2022 105,022 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR LOWERED COIL SPRINGS ,COILS TOUCHING

Pass 21 Jan 2021 89,779 miles

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

Offside handbrake slow on increase

Fail 20 Jan 2021 89,779 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside handbrake slow on increase

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,995 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,736 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,373 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 74,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,808 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 63,321 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,727 miles

Offside front tyre bald on both edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,359 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 33,355 miles

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

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 RUR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

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

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