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SK59 NPJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

249,730 mi
Last recorded249,730 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 NPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 249,730 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 239,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 223,002 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 198,381 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 190,882 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 185,081 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 185,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 176,168 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 176,017 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 163,995 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 163,965 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 153,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 120,457 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 108,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2016 108,560 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front exhaust hanger adrift (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,521 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,715 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,260 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,524 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 45,524 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SK59 NPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SK59 NPJ, 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 SK59 NPJ registered?

SK59 NPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is SK59 NPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 NPJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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