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PJ59 BFO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

450,237 mi
Last recorded450,237 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 450,237 miles

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 450,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2020 443,338 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 416,635 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 355,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 289,167 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 288,857 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 244,497 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 244,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drumstick between steering rack and track rod end (2.2.B.1h)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 48% n/s poor (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 199,883 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 199,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 153,213 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 153,213 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 144,534 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,786 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,572 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 6,335 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 BFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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