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SJ59 XYN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,193 mi
Last recorded130,193 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 130,193 miles

Front exhaust hanger bracket broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 130,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush at inner clamp (2.4.G.2)

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

Front exhaust hanger bracket broken

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

park brake foot pedal lever travel close to limit

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,348 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush at clamp (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,326 miles

Front both sides tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged dented on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside handbrake reading much lower than o/s advise inspection adjustment could be required

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush at inner clamp (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to warning bands

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected socket lid missing (1.9.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 84,326 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both sides tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged dented on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside handbrake reading much lower than o/s advise inspection adjustment could be required

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush at inner clamp (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to warning bands

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected socket lid missing (1.9.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff slightly leaking at o/s

Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,301 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 40,301 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 34,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,887 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 XYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XYN, 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 XYN registered?

SJ59 XYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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