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PJ59 BAA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

318,557 mi
Last recorded318,557 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 318,557 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 318,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 315,740 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 315,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 306,788 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 295,805 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 285,597 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 285,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 272,106 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 262,468 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 262,468 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 251,455 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 251,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 239,822 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 227,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 213,049 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam paten

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 198,113 miles

Offside rear coil spring in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2013 182,380 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 156,784 miles

Rear 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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PJ59 BAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAA, 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 PJ59 BAA registered?

PJ59 BAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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