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YP59 NHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,202 mi
Last recorded142,202 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 NHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 142,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 133,411 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,951 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 129,949 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested centre exhaust detached (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside late (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,450 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 125,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,796 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 119,796 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 105,900 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,945 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,156 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,404 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between centre pipe and tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 68,404 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between centre pipe and tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,629 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 58,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,778 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 45,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 31 Oct 2012 32,978 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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YP59 NHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YP59 NHJ, 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 YP59 NHJ registered?

YP59 NHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YP59 NHJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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