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PJ59 AYX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

399,501 mi
Last recorded399,501 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 AYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 399,501 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 399,480 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 379,890 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 379,890 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 349,398 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 20 Mar 2017 349,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 22 Mar 2016 316,319 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 316,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 316,302 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 267,725 miles

slight bind on front brake

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2015 267,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight bind on front brake

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2014 216,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 169,283 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 169,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 169,034 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front steering arm slightly worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 132,771 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 80,984 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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PJ59 AYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PJ59 AYX, 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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PJ59 AYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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