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FJ59 YNR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

221,823 mi
Last recorded221,823 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 YNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 221,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 215,939 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Back axle oil leak

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 215,939 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Back axle oil leak

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 201,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 201,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 190,553 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 178,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 167,316 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Upper bearing rough operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 157,158 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 157,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 140,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 140,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 124,634 miles

5 seats fitted at time of test

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

diff pinion seal leaking

slight oil leak o/s/r of engine

Fail 16 Jan 2018 124,634 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

5 seats fitted at time of test

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

diff pinion seal leaking

slight oil leak o/s/r of engine

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,707 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 113,707 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2016 106,732 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,563 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,064 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 YNR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

FJ59 YNR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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