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FP59 BJU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

256,323 mi
Last recorded256,323 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 BJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 256,323 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 256,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 249,382 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 241,640 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower both d-bush slight worn on anti-roll bar

Central Rear Lower tailgate damaged but secure

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

Nearside Front headlight slight wet in side and slight poor patent

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged driver (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 241,640 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower both d-bush slight worn on anti-roll bar

Central Rear Lower tailgate damaged but secure

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

Nearside Front headlight slight wet in side and slight poor patent

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged driver (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 233,790 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 233,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 222,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 212,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 203,960 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 203,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 185,832 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 185,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 165,466 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 165,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 140,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front tyre perishing and worn low on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2016 140,052 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front tyre perishing and worn low on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,906 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 114,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,435 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,684 miles

handbrake lever long travel

nearside rear rubber jacking point mounting missing

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Fail 7 Dec 2012 67,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever long travel

nearside rear rubber jacking point mounting missing

nearside rear wheel trim missing

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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FP59 BJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FP59 BJU, 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 FP59 BJU registered?

FP59 BJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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