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BG59 EPE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,215 mi
Last recorded132,215 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 EPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 132,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 132,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system against chassis rail leading to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heatshield above centre exhaust insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2024 127,221 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe joining flexible hose corroded

Offside Front inner wing excessivley corroded

brake pipes running along nearside front chassis rail under vehicle corroded where clipped

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2024 127,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner wing excessivley corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe joining flexible hose corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in between treads

brake pipes running along nearside front chassis rail under vehicle corroded where clipped

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2023 122,791 miles

Nearside Front brake pipes on chassis under vehicle slightly corroded in retainers

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pipe joining flexible hose slightly corroded

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

centre silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 122,791 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipes on chassis under vehicle slightly corroded in retainers

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pipe joining flexible hose slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

centre silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 117,962 miles

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Offside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe joining hose

Fail 26 Oct 2022 117,954 miles

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

Front exhaust hanger bracket welds broken away

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Offside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe joining hose

Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,224 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

slight corrosion to o/s front brake pipe joining hose

Fail 20 Oct 2021 113,224 miles

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

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

slight corrosion to o/s front brake pipe joining hose

Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,138 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,785 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 107,785 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,517 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,213 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,778 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front pads lower than nearside front. very slight bind on offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,685 miles

travel on parking brake

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,212 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 64,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure role bar link rod (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,226 miles

rear indicators faded

travel on parking brake pedal

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,777 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,423 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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BG59 EPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG59 EPE, 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 BG59 EPE registered?

BG59 EPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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