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PN59 BEJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

620,558 mi
Last recorded620,558 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 BEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 620,558 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 620,137 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 609,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 609,830 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 599,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 589,267 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jackiing point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 581,985 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jackiing point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 579,210 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 May 2022 579,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 567,026 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 552,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 545,247 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 536,078 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 536,078 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 514,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 481,514 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 451,814 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 451,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 424,248 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 424,248 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 421,768 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 421,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 387,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 293,237 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 207,006 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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PN59 BEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PN59 BEJ, 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 PN59 BEJ registered?

PN59 BEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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