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SJ59 XZX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,245 mi
Last recorded133,245 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 133,245 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 133,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre and rear back section broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing Both front nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 123,311 miles

under covers engine covers

Pass 17 Oct 2017 115,502 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2017 115,502 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 100,759 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 100,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,741 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 86,741 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,902 miles

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

cat convertor mounting bracket broken off and missing but not affecting exhaust security

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,278 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2013 63,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,764 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 XZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

SJ59 XZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SJ59 XZX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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