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AV59 XRB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

277,441 mi
Last recorded277,441 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 XRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 277,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 248,682 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 229,888 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 229,875 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on bulk head under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into A.B.S pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 229,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded bulkhead area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 226,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 224,103 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 220,857 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 220,857 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 209,553 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 209,553 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 185,405 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 185,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faulty bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 157,577 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges possible tyre pressure issue

Fail 3 Nov 2015 157,576 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on outer edges possible tyre pressure issue

Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,226 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 122,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 XRB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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