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FP59 BJY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

230,260 mi
Last recorded230,260 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 230,260 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 225,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 216,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 206,851 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 199,639 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 192,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 174,180 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 174,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 156,804 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 156,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 137,829 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 137,829 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 119,121 miles

offside front tyre worn low on tread

steering slight notchy in operation

Fail 4 Dec 2015 119,107 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on tread

steering slight notchy in operation

strong advise! nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars

Pass 6 Dec 2014 101,624 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

parking brake travel

rear tailpipe cracked

spare wheel slight loose

Fail 6 Dec 2014 101,611 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

parking brake travel

rear tailpipe cracked

spare wheel slight loose

Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,599 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 82,599 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 67,817 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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FP59 BJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJY, 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 BJY registered?

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

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