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DG59 OTL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,850 mi
Last recorded166,850 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 OTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 166,850 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 24 Apr 2025 157,785 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 25 Apr 2024 145,359 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 145,349 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended all trapped in rear (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 138,276 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 133,897 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 132,032 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 129,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 126,912 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 126,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,817 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,698 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and perished slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen wipers deteriated

Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Nov 2015 116,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,665 miles

diff pinion seal leaking

oil leak around oil sump

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,816 miles

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

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

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 OTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

DG59 OTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is DG59 OTL safe to buy?

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