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JB56 BLU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

364,681 mi
Last recorded364,681 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB56 BLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 364,681 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 364,681 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 351,292 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 351,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 214,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 209,188 miles

Diff pinion seal leaking(not excessive)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2022 209,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake pedal rubber worn smooth and is split (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking fuel sender (in tank) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation interior door handle inop (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Diff pinion seal leaking(not excessive)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2021 205,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 205,479 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 13 Nov 2020 200,815 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 190,908 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 190,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 181,187 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 176,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 170,420 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 160,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,262 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 137,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 103,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate split

Fail 20 Jun 2012 103,631 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate split

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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JB56 BLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JB56 BLU, 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 JB56 BLU registered?

JB56 BLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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