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FJ59 SOU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

224,079 mi
Last recorded224,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 224,079 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Welding repairs covered not allowing proper inspection.

Fail 7 May 2026 224,046 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose x3 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above rear diff (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin at flange (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Gearbox mounting defective

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 222,066 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 222,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on inner wing block (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2023 219,470 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 214,571 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 200,366 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 200,359 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 185,243 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 185,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 161,612 miles

Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Fail 3 Dec 2018 161,610 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 147,957 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 147,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,436 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 129,436 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,299 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 109,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 84,093 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 61,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,378 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 SOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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