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FJ59 TJU

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,500 mi
Last recorded154,500 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 154,500 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 139,803 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 132,019 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective front mount of diff ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 132,019 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Gearbox mounting defective front mount of diff ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 129,460 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 129,458 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail 2nd from front (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 124,834 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 124,834 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 119,709 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 119,702 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 108,136 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 108,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 108,124 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 93,895 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 93,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 71,382 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 71,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 48,762 miles

Both front wheels have a slight bind.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,485 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 21,056 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 TJU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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