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FJ59 TMZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

215,835 mi
Last recorded215,835 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 TMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 215,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear, Too Both Rear Flexi Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Body Jacking Points Corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 215,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear, Too Both Rear Flexi Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Body Jacking Points Corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 215,259 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **BOTH** Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear diff seal sticky.

Fail 24 Feb 2025 215,258 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect **BOTH** (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken **Dangerous** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **BOTH** Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear diff seal sticky.

Pass 16 Feb 2024 211,835 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 211,835 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 210,110 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 204,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear both side bumpers missing

long parking brake travel

Fail 6 Dec 2021 204,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear both side bumpers missing

long parking brake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2020 192,067 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 192,067 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 176,612 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2019 176,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 156,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Fail 29 Nov 2018 156,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 30 Nov 2017 135,783 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 135,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 118,060 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 1 Dec 2016 118,058 miles

Nearside Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also red in colour (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,964 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 91,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,273 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 TMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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