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YE59 JJK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,553 mi
Last recorded123,553 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 JJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 123,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 121,603 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 121,603 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 118,143 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 111,019 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 111,019 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,469 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 102,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 96,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 96,368 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour excessive faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp condensation (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,932 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 90,924 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,320 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 78,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,638 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)

Rear Oil leak diff

front tyres are wearing uneven

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,039 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 57,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Feb 2016 50,220 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rackboot twisted

Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,433 miles

offside rear tyre incorrect load rating

Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,296 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,178 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 35,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 JJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JJK, 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 JJK registered?

YE59 JJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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