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PJ59 BFN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,811 mi
Last recorded152,811 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 152,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/n/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 149,119 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 144,541 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 140,147 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 134,586 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 134,499 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 125,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 121,535 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 119,711 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 110,656 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 103,461 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW

Pass 23 Dec 2015 96,769 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,713 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 67,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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PJ59 BFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN registered?

PJ59 BFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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The MOT history for PJ59 BFN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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