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SJ59 XYL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,804 mi
Last recorded121,804 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 XYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 121,804 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 121,804 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 116,674 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2023 110,371 miles

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))

Fail 30 May 2023 110,370 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 104,304 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged driver door (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2022 104,300 miles

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 ()

Pass 9 Jun 2021 94,975 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 94,974 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,863 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 86,852 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 74,117 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,355 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 63,355 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,143 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,300 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 37,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,762 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,576 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 21,576 miles

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)

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 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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