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CA59 LWC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

133,188 mi
Last recorded133,188 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 LWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 133,188 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 30 Aug 2019 133,188 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 30 Aug 2019 133,168 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning missing when you turn (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 13 Apr 2018 120,505 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak Slight ()

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 111,662 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 111,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 105,004 miles

Nearside Rear nosey from hub

Pass 19 Jan 2015 104,592 miles

slight binding nearside front brake

Fail 13 Jan 2015 104,555 miles

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

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 18 Dec 2013 95,098 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2013 84,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,938 miles

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Fail 28 Dec 2012 70,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear discs worn

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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CA59 LWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 CA59 LWC, 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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CA59 LWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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