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SJ59 XRF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,864 mi
Last recorded182,864 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 XRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 182,864 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 May 2025 181,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 179,656 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 176,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 174,019 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 May 2021 170,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 170,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 167,076 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear discs slightly lipped

slight play in steering UJ

Pass 10 May 2019 155,710 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 155,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 138,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 May 2017 123,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 May 2017 123,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 May 2016 109,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 109,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 92,798 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,738 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,123 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 XRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 SJ59 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

SJ59 XRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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