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AV59 AWC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,936 mi
Last recorded131,936 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 AWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 131,936 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 121,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Sep 2022 121,060 miles

Windscreen washer not working topped the fluid up still not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,027 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,027 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,291 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

play in steering column. knock heard when turning steering wheel

Pass 29 May 2019 81,151 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 81,149 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,010 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,637 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 72,636 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust snapped (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported cat (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,962 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 67,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (7.1.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,078 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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 58,078 miles

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

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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 47,480 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,643 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 AWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc 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 AWC, 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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AV59 AWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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