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FJ59 SOH

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,526 mi
Last recorded140,526 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 140,526 miles

ESP light illuminated

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near diff at support before previous repair joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above Diff nearside and offside including sills, upper spring seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 139,971 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger corroded near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near diff at support before previous repair joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above Diff nearside and offside including sills, upper spring seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 133,489 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 133,472 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal spongy ADVISE ONLY

Pass 23 Feb 2024 128,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 122,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 114,691 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 108,672 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

condensation in offside haed light unit

Fail 14 Dec 2020 108,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

condensation in offside haed light unit

Pass 27 Nov 2019 104,085 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 104,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 97,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,878 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,471 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 78,387 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake pad warning light on

service brake pedal approx 3/4 way down before any brakes applied on rbt

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,610 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 69,608 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,029 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,051 miles

Towbar and elctrics removed at time of retest.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 48,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,169 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 SOH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SOH, 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 SOH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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