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PJ58 FVL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,699 mi
Last recorded176,699 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 FVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 176,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 176,690 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 171,019 miles

parking brake performance only just met 17%

Fail 17 Dec 2024 170,848 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch sus mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Wishbone nut rusty

Offside Rear Outer Wishbone nut rusty

Rear Of chassis rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2024 163,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm outer mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm outer mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

disabled controls fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 157,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 150,583 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 150,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 145,940 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 145,940 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 142,286 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 142,286 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jan 2019 129,461 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 129,461 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 120,981 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 104,771 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,923 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,356 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,795 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 57,277 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,835 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 42,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PJ58 FVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PJ58 FVL, 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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PJ58 FVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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