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JE59 EMU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,459 mi
Last recorded109,459 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE59 EMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,459 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken and hitting driveshaft

slight play in column UJ

slight play in rack

Fail 5 Nov 2025 109,447 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

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

near side and off side headlamp patterns poor and close to a failure

rear exhaust mount broken and hitting driveshaft

slight play in column UJ

slight play in rack

Pass 18 Nov 2024 102,041 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass is broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal is spongy

Fail 13 Nov 2024 102,027 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass is broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal is spongy

Pass 6 Nov 2023 97,592 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,097 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,023 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 55,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,821 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 44,982 miles

brake imbalance to offside front

exhaust box is holed and blowing and close to a failure

nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit

screen is cracked in zone b

Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,112 miles

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

screen damaged below wiper blades

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,241 miles

Centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 28,111 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,460 miles

nearside front tyre has bald inner edge, handbrake travel high and close to failure

Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,165 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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JE59 EMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 JE59 EMU, 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

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What year was JE59 EMU registered?

JE59 EMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is JE59 EMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for JE59 EMU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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