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GX59 JRU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,910 mi
Last recorded185,910 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 JRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 185,910 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 183,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 173,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 168,393 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 168,390 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 163,970 miles

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2021 152,345 miles

rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 148,898 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 148,892 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 137,327 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Second UJ on prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 137,327 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Second UJ on prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 124,539 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 106,321 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2017 106,287 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,346 miles

Coolant warning light on

oil leak near gearbox and sump area

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,596 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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GX59 JRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX59 JRU, 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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GX59 JRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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