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N40 PJA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,307 mi
Last recorded64,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 PJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 64,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 64,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment compensator seized (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,147 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 56,116 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 56,116 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

slight misting of oil under engine

Pass 25 Nov 2022 52,347 miles

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

Fail 25 Nov 2022 52,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

Pass 12 Nov 2021 49,115 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,230 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 45,230 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 40,862 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 40,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 37,754 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 32,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,150 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 22,201 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 22,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 16,076 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 16,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,337 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 8,378 miles

nearside wiper blade torn but clearing screen

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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N40 PJA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N40 PJA, 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 N40 PJA registered?

N40 PJA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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The MOT history for N40 PJA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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