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RE59 DFJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,714 mi
Last recorded198,714 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 DFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 198,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 198,617 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 166,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2016 135,255 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 117,153 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 117,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 80,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,221 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 38,761 miles

'Knock' from steering - no fault found

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

offside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,761 miles

'Knock' from steering - no fault found

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

offside mirror damaged

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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RE59 DFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE59 DFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE59 DFJ registered?

RE59 DFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is RE59 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 DFJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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