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PJ58 FWP

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

225,833 mi
Last recorded225,833 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 FWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 225,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2023 225,775 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak injectors leaking fumes (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking diesel injectors area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2021 221,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 13 Dec 2021 221,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 215,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 206,885 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 195,931 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 187,352 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack arm

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

diesel injector leaking gases

Fail 19 Jan 2018 187,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack arm

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

diesel injector leaking gases

Pass 3 Feb 2017 182,095 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack end

Pass 22 Jan 2016 169,964 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 22 Jan 2016 169,964 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 20 Jan 2015 151,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre has cut to outer sidewall and wear on outside edge

Fail 19 Jan 2015 151,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre has cut to outer sidewall and wear on outside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 128,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

condensation in n/f headlight,o/f brake stiff to turn by hand ,o/f brake discs and pads more worn than n/f

Pass 18 Jan 2013 97,307 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 97,307 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 FWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PJ58 FWP, 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 FWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 2009.

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