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PJ59 BDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

279,359 mi
Last recorded279,359 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 279,359 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 257,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 230,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 224,472 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 200,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 173,385 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 173,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 141,647 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))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 114,735 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 114,732 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear exhaust missing (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,173 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 105,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

knocking on steering

Fail 30 Jan 2018 105,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

knocking on steering

Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,654 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 86,652 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

travel in hand brake

Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 45,544 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded but not blowing

Fail 16 Dec 2014 45,544 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded but not blowing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,991 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 28,329 miles

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 21 Dec 2012 28,329 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from rear axle

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 BDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ59 BDZ, 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 BDZ registered?

PJ59 BDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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