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YE59 JHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,070 mi
Last recorded132,070 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 132,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 129,284 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 129,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 122,428 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 122,428 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 118,148 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered by fuel tank and not checked

Fail 14 Jun 2023 118,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes covered by fuel tank and not checked

Pass 23 Dec 2021 117,959 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 117,841 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 117,833 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,512 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,888 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,677 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,459 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 32,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 32,929 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 24,187 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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YE59 JHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE59 JHJ, 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 YE59 JHJ registered?

YE59 JHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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