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DA59 UOL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,218 mi
Last recorded119,218 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 UOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 119,218 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 119,218 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 118,818 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,745 miles

Front fog not working

brake pad wear light on (pad wear o/k)

Fail 13 Jun 2024 117,742 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front fog not working

brake pad wear light on (pad wear o/k)

Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,525 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 113,525 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 102,931 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,704 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front fog lights inop

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Fail 26 Nov 2020 97,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted properly investigate (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket on exhaust back box snapped off (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front fog lights inop

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,859 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear n/s and centre x 2

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet catch cable not attached to lever and stiff to operate

front fog lights inop both sides

Fail 24 Jan 2020 96,859 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear o/s being seized on (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear n/s and centre x 2

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 245/45-18 tyre size (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet catch cable not attached to lever and stiff to operate

exhaust heat shield above centre box insecure and rattling on box

front fog lights inop both sides

Fail 11 Dec 2019 96,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake wear light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,971 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

glow plug light on

Fail 2 Nov 2018 87,971 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

glow plug light on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,216 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 71,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,483 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 62,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,620 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,215 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 41,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DA59 UOL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DA59 UOL, 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 DA59 UOL registered?

DA59 UOL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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