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DG59 OTE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,047 mi
Last recorded236,047 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 OTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 236,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has damage to rim

Pass 7 Aug 2018 231,297 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 231,297 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 227,797 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 208,248 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 208,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 184,070 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 184,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 163,860 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 163,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 136,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,104 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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DG59 OTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG59 OTE, 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 DG59 OTE registered?

DG59 OTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is DG59 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 OTE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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