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AV59 XRC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

256,914 mi
Last recorded256,914 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 256,914 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 239,791 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 225,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 220,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

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

Parking brake meets requirements but would be better if adjusted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 217,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 213,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 210,091 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 209,977 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing due to binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 194,928 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 194,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively pads wearing more on offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 175,275 miles

All shocks getting soft

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Exhaust corroding

Minor oil leak

Rear tyres perishing & getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2016 157,093 miles

Exhaust rear pipe bracket fractured/loose but secure

General ageing to suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak Minor ()

Rear Tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2015 134,547 miles

exhaust system corroding in places

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre starting to wear close to wear markers

Fail 30 Dec 2015 134,547 miles

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

exhaust system corroding in places

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre starting to wear close to wear markers

Pass 19 Dec 2014 113,161 miles

o/s/r , n/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edge

small chip to windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2013 92,337 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 72,093 miles

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

front disks worn

rear disks corroding

vehicle tested when wet

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 XRC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

AV59 XRC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is AV59 XRC safe to buy?

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