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PJ59 BFA

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

533,331 mi
Last recorded533,331 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 533,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 533,223 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbing on drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 525,854 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 525,854 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 521,266 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2024 521,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 516,720 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 516,718 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 500,877 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 500,762 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 485,460 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 485,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 472,522 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 471,691 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 459,140 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 459,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 447,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential bushes worn

Fail 19 Jan 2021 447,220 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential bushes worn

Pass 22 Jul 2020 435,744 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

rear differential housing bushes worn

Fail 20 Jul 2020 435,726 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear differential housing bushes worn

Pass 29 Jan 2020 424,249 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Differential bushes worn

Fail 27 Jan 2020 424,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Differential bushes worn

Pass 1 Feb 2019 388,810 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 28 Jan 2019 388,503 miles

Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 15 Feb 2018 359,984 miles

rear diff rubber mountings worn

Fail 9 Feb 2018 359,975 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear diff rubber mountings worn

Pass 31 Jan 2017 320,497 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 290,399 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 290,399 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 259,965 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 232,727 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 172,021 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 115,887 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 115,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,077 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 BFA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 125,343 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 BFA, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ59 BFA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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