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AV59 NZX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

287,319 mi
Last recorded287,319 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 NZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 287,319 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 284,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both said (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin both said (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 270,550 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 270,547 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 246,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 219,252 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 219,251 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle loose (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 193,572 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 153,656 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 153,655 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding handbrake mech middle (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 152,686 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 152,686 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 141,438 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

footbrake long travel/slight damaged to nearside front wing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 109,533 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 109,533 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,299 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,338 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 20 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 NZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

AV59 NZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AV59 NZX safe to buy?

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