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DF59 EYM

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

222,600 mi
Last recorded222,600 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 EYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 222,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 214,726 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 214,711 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes into rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 202,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 192,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 187,477 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 184,968 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 184,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 182,972 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 182,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 171,643 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 171,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 169,248 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 158,164 miles

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

Offside Rear rear differential bush deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2016 158,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear differential bush deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2014 150,067 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 142,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Dec 2013 142,867 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,463 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 99,463 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DF59 EYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF59 EYM, 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 DF59 EYM registered?

DF59 EYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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