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SJ59 XRD

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

214,218 mi
Last recorded214,218 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 XRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 214,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear swing arm forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear swing arm forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 214,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear swing arm forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear swing arm forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 198,175 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 182,379 miles

Injector leaking

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 182,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Injector leaking

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 163,308 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 145,660 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 126,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 114,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,720 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,427 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,810 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,365 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 67,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,250 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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SJ59 XRD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SJ59 XRD, 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 SJ59 XRD registered?

SJ59 XRD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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