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FP59 TVJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,545 mi
Last recorded197,545 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 TVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 197,545 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 191,313 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 188,369 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 183,953 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 182,170 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Offside Front wing mirror casing missing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 169,371 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 169,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

slight bind from o/s/f brake

Pass 2 Mar 2017 166,702 miles

center exhaust silencer split and leaking

Fail 2 Mar 2017 166,702 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

center exhaust silencer split and leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2016 162,017 miles

rear silencer leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2016 162,017 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear silencer leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2015 151,366 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 138,948 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 107,738 miles

Front bumper insecure

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 TVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP59 TVJ?

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What year was FP59 TVJ registered?

FP59 TVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is FP59 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 TVJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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