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NJ59 NFX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,597 mi
Last recorded195,597 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 NFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 195,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 195,594 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses faded

Pass 22 May 2023 184,466 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly fading pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 178,749 miles

n/d headlamp lens faded

Fail 31 May 2022 178,749 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/d headlamp lens faded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 173,041 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 176,039 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 167,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 167,196 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 167,191 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 160,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 147,075 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and down to 2.5mm (1.6mm limit)

Offside Rear tyre worn out on inner raised tread ,advise renewing soon

engine management light on

handbrake travel near the limit

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2016 147,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and down to 2.5mm (1.6mm limit)

Offside Rear tyre worn out on inner raised tread ,advise renewing soon

engine management light on

handbrake travel near the limit

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 133,702 miles

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight perishing to O/S/R tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2015 133,702 miles

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight perishing to O/S/R tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,324 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 116,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,743 miles

n/s parking brake efficency lower tha o/s

Fail 21 Aug 2012 81,734 miles

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

n/s parking brake efficency lower tha o/s

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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NJ59 NFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ59 NFX, 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 NJ59 NFX registered?

NJ59 NFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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