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DE59 XWT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

169,894 mi
Last recorded169,894 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 XWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 169,894 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2025 169,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 29 Feb 2024 154,758 miles

Rear Diff mountings deteriorated

Fail 29 Feb 2024 154,752 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Diff mountings deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2023 134,061 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet realease broke but able to gain entry to engine

bonnet stay broke

Fail 23 Feb 2023 134,060 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet realease broke but able to gain entry to engine

bonnet stay broke

Pass 29 Jan 2022 126,201 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 119,215 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 119,213 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 113,191 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 113,191 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 103,528 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 94,130 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,761 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 87,760 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,914 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 79,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,388 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 59,388 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 59,387 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,920 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 42,920 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 XWT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc 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 DE59 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

DE59 XWT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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