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CX59 FEF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

227,103 mi
Last recorded227,103 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 FEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 227,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill area corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 217,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill area corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 216,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill area corroded but outside of prescribed area

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 201,011 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger detached, flexi deteriorated and rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Prescribed areas corroded front and rear, various areas

Fail 29 Nov 2021 200,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger detached, flexi deteriorated and rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Prescribed areas corroded front and rear, various areas

Pass 26 Aug 2020 185,151 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 185,149 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019 169,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 146,547 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 146,547 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 130,030 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 113,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 96,952 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 96,947 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,501 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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CX59 FEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX59 FEF, 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 CX59 FEF registered?

CX59 FEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is CX59 FEF safe to buy?

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