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YJ59 MVL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,095 mi
Last recorded152,095 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 MVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 152,095 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafing on wheel arch lining (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency is relatively low.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 152,077 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/F tyre is odd one out (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury when contacted or grazed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafing on wheel arch lining (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency is relatively low.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 129,042 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users needs attention asap (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc guard badly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and n/s/r coated (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured relay wiring near power steering pump (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 120,454 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected intermittent fault , lights stayed off end of test (4.6.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and n/s/r coated (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured relay wiring near power steering pump (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 112,133 miles

Screen Wash Bottle Cap Missing

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 111,918 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 111,900 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake hose being damaged (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 107,171 miles

Nearside Rear Outer centre row folding seat is difficult to lock down. needs attention.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 107,158 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure lower mounting is broken (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure centre row (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 94,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,890 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 78,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 78,028 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,465 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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YJ59 MVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJ59 MVL, 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 YJ59 MVL registered?

YJ59 MVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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