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RJ59 EAP

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

580,999 mi
Last recorded580,999 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 EAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 580,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 562,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 542,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 527,856 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning on

Pass 7 Jul 2021 488,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 427,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2019 404,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 380,179 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Nearside Rear headlamp in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2019 380,177 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Nearside Rear headlamp in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2018 366,014 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 337,569 miles

front anti roll bar slightly damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2017 321,338 miles

Central exhaust has slight leak

Front both side tyres slightly worn low

Pass 10 May 2017 309,257 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 293,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

injector area wet but no signs of leak

Fail 23 Nov 2016 293,581 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot damaged

injector area wet but no signs of leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 284,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S Rear indicator bulb colour faded slightly (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear N/S Rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S Rear indicator bulb colour faded slightly (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 283,986 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete Brake pedal rubber worn through to the metal base (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low N/S Headlight aim too low - RECTIFIED AT STATION (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S Rear indicator bulb colour faded slightly (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear N/S Rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low O/S Headlight aim too low - RECTIFIED AT STATION (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S Rear indicator bulb colour faded slightly (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 264,399 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

slight play in steering

Fail 24 Nov 2015 264,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Jun 2015 243,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering has slight play

Fail 28 May 2015 242,941 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2014 224,391 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 202,183 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 179,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 May 2013 157,648 miles

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)

parking brake effort min requirement just reached.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 136,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 136,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 94,318 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,100 miles

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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RJ59 EAP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 RJ59 EAP, 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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RJ59 EAP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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