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DE59 XWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

175,571 mi
Last recorded175,571 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 175,571 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 175,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 174,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside slight surface corrosion patches

Pass 18 Jul 2023 173,354 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 173,354 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 170,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet release handle broken

nearside and offside rear door runners corroded/holed

Fail 20 Oct 2022 170,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet release handle broken

nearside and offside rear door runners corroded/holed

Pass 13 Oct 2021 163,369 miles

Nearside Rear differential mount bush deteriorated (needs attention)

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator showing on dash

osf/nsf brake discs on inner sides are worn,pitted,scored but not seriously weakened

Fail 13 Oct 2021 163,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear differential mount bush deteriorated (needs attention)

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator showing on dash

osf/nsf brake discs on inner sides are worn,pitted,scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Oct 2020 140,036 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,021 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator showing on dash

rear diff mounting bush worn

Fail 15 Oct 2019 123,021 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator showing on dash

rear diff mounting bush worn

Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,224 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 98,150 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,244 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 95,244 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,336 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 82,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,186 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,462 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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DE59 XWU 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 60.9%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

DE59 XWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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