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SJ59 XZF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

621,603 mi
Last recorded621,603 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 621,603 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 621,086 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 603,549 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 603,541 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 586,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all around (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 568,349 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 531,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 531,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 511,078 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 511,078 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020
Pass 7 Aug 2019 455,686 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 455,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 410,593 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 382,501 miles

misting of oil under car

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 351,767 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 302,465 miles

steering rack has some free play

Pass 27 Nov 2012 188,104 miles

N/Side front passenger seat not fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 137,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,261 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 XZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZF, 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 XZF registered?

SJ59 XZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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