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RJ59 GZO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,442 mi
Last recorded121,442 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 GZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 121,442 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 115,427 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 110,680 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 103,654 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,576 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,657 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,062 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 73,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 67,012 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 67,008 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,472 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 60,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 52,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 52,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,138 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 39,025 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 35,955 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres slight wearing to edges

rear exhaust box corroded - minor leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,955 miles

all four tyres slight wearing to edges

rear exhaust box corroded - minor leak

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 GZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GZO, 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 RJ59 GZO registered?

RJ59 GZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is RJ59 GZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 GZO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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