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FJ59 YJO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,544 mi
Last recorded171,544 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 YJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 171,544 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 165,376 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 159,289 miles

Front JACKING POINTS BOTH SIDES CORRODING

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 159,226 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 159,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring routed incorrectly around suspension and cable tied to brake hose (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 136,552 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row of seats removed ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 136,552 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row of seats removed ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 123,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 110,365 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Fail 13 May 2016 110,365 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Fail 17 May 2015 104,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2015 104,731 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,937 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,119 miles

exhaust clamp broken/rear of vehicle loaded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,188 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 YJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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