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SJ59 XYT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

267,883 mi
Last recorded267,883 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 267,883 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 263,490 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 263,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 259,596 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 253,483 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 253,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted LOWER BOLT NOT FITTED (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 242,808 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 242,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 216,500 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 216,490 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake close to having no reserve travel.

Pass 24 May 2019 203,063 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 188,576 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 188,563 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 168,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 150,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 344,250 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 344,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 304,895 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 260,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 219,156 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 119,235 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,628 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 XYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

SJ59 XYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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