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SJ59 XYU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

210,011 mi
Last recorded210,011 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 XYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 210,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 190,795 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 186,269 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 180,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strongly adv both front brake discs worn and poor condition....... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 180,660 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Heavy bind to front brake.......... (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc badly worn and undercut.......... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strongly adv both front brake discs worn and poor condition....... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades worn and poor condition.......... (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 176,304 miles

Nearside Rear Adv slight low effort parking brake nearside rear.......

Fail 5 Dec 2020 176,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust section holed and corroded...... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Adv slight low effort parking brake nearside rear.......

Pass 1 Jul 2019 169,408 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 169,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing clear........ (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 162,857 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to windscreen.......... (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 162,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely Binding..... (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing clear faded amber light output...... (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely Brake heavy bind...... (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Showing fault on dash...... (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to windscreen.......... (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 150,537 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 131,301 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 131,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 112,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside repeater lamp & bulbholder deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2015 112,205 miles

nearside repeater lamp & bulbholder deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,650 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 83,650 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 82,101 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 82,013 miles

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 XYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

SJ59 XYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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