MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,804 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASING DAMAGED (7.1.2 (d))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASING DAMAGED (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged WING MIRROR COVER (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
VIN NUMBER HAS BEEN DFECED YET CAN STILL BE READ
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS UNDER-BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASING DAMAGED (7.1.2 (d))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake excessively binding NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASING DAMAGED (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged WING MIRROR COVER (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
VIN NUMBER HAS BEEN DFECED YET CAN STILL BE READ
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS UNDER-BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged driver door (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged driver door (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside 160kgf no lock out & offside 75kgf no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired door trim (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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SJ59 XYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 XYL, 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 XYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 October 2009.
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