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SJ59 XYE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

437,896 mi
Last recorded437,896 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 437,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 424,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 409,221 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 404,624 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 396,513 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 377,507 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 377,500 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness radial movement (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 358,577 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 358,567 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 347,950 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 347,948 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 335,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 318,067 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 307,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 278,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 192,489 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 131,012 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,063 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 XYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ59 XYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ59 XYE registered?

SJ59 XYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is SJ59 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ59 XYE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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