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VU59 MJY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,426 mi
Last recorded111,426 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 MJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 111,426 miles

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

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear brake backplates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 111,329 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear brake backplates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 103,651 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 103,331 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,724 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise no rear seat cushions fitted at time of test

advise slight corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 4 Feb 2021 85,556 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

advise no rear seat cushions fitted at time of test

advise slight corrosion on rear chassis

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,133 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 78,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,571 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,539 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

reversing lights not working

Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,522 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 61,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,674 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,468 miles

tail pipe is holed

Fail 14 Oct 2014 49,468 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

tail pipe is holed

Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,224 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 41,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,501 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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VU59 MJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VU59 MJY, 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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VU59 MJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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