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SJ59 XVP

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,533 mi
Last recorded191,533 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 XVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 191,533 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills, steps arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 184,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security has some sort of repair which is solid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear stop lamp has a crack in the lens

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion back to front

Fail 19 Feb 2021 184,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security has some sort of repair which is solid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear stop lamp has a crack in the lens

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion back to front

Pass 25 Feb 2020 174,860 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2018 162,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 159,206 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 159,204 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f+o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light+head light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 151,950 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 151,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 139,428 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 139,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 134,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 134,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,785 miles

bonnet release lever damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2014 105,785 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

bonnet release lever damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,107 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 XVP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ59 XVP, 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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SJ59 XVP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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