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FJ59 TWL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,721 mi
Last recorded208,721 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2025 208,721 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S and N/S Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle corroded. including all suspension components.

Pass 12 Mar 2024 207,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 206,752 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 206,145 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 204,320 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 200,833 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 178,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 154,686 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 132,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,707 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 78,933 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 48,538 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,220 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 TWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TWL, 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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What year was FJ59 TWL registered?

FJ59 TWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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