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FP59 TWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,130 mi
Last recorded143,130 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 143,130 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake travel long

Slight corrosion around all jacking points

Pass 4 Dec 2024 141,145 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f jacking point soft & corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding to n/s/r brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding to o/s/r brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 141,145 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative on or after1st september 2009 fail .. vans date of first use is 17th december 2009 (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f jacking point soft & corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding to n/s/r brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding to o/s/r brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 140,347 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 138,964 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/r inner cv boot is perishing

o/s/r inner cv boot is perishing

oil residue on the engine and gearbox

Pass 9 Dec 2021 137,118 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 137,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 135,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 134,276 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 133,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 132,135 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 129,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 128,450 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on the edge

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 22 May 2014 126,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 98,526 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 TWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FP59 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

FP59 TWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is FP59 TWJ safe to buy?

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