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FJ59 SYO

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,837 mi
Last recorded148,837 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 SYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 148,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 146,781 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 146,781 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,310 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 130,572 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 122,660 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 122,660 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,908 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 113,908 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 106,290 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,424 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads aprox 2,500-3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,556 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 62,942 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,952 miles

rear tyres perished

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 SYO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 125,343 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 SYO, 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 16 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 SYO registered?

FJ59 SYO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 2010.

Is FJ59 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ59 SYO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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