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SJ59 XZL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,746 mi
Last recorded185,746 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 185,746 miles

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

Sills corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 174,970 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pipes corroded

inner rack has play

Pass 2 Oct 2023 164,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 154,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 140,911 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 128,478 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,334 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,203 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,203 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 85,198 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,570 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 70,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,765 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 56,765 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,881 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 41,879 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,697 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 XZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

SJ59 XZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for SJ59 XZL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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