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DE59 MXM

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,224 mi
Last recorded208,224 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 MXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 208,224 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 205,414 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 205,412 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 201,492 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 201,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 200,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2021 194,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 184,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 177,015 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 177,015 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 167,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 156,274 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2016 144,773 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,963 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE + OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE + OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

Rear parking brake effort only just met) (19%

Fail 8 Oct 2015 125,804 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE + OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE + OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear parking brake effort only just met) (19%

Fail 17 Oct 2014 97,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,942 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,188 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 75,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,325 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 59,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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DE59 MXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE59 MXM, 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 DE59 MXM registered?

DE59 MXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DE59 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 MXM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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