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FJ59 SNF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,494 mi
Last recorded148,494 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 148,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside outer door mirror temp repaired

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

prop shaft uj worn

Pass 13 Sep 2018 135,025 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd from gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,310 miles

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 94,310 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,693 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 80,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 71,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 53,222 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 SNF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

FJ59 SNF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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