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AV59 ASU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,442 mi
Last recorded175,442 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ASU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 175,442 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses are scratched & dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Part of outer cover broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 175,442 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses are scratched & dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Part of outer cover broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 165,989 miles

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Fail 20 Feb 2024 165,587 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 1 Mar 2023 153,617 miles

Front reg plate poor condition

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 153,617 miles

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

Front reg plate poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 142,368 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,088 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 127,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 118,046 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 118,046 miles

Emissions not tested no exhaust system fitted looks like its been stolen (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard looks like its been stolen by a pikey (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested lamp inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,993 miles

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,267 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 96,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,002 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 18 Sep 2015 85,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,114 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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AV59 ASU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV59 ASU, 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 AV59 ASU registered?

AV59 ASU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is AV59 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 ASU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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