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FD59 EMV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,729 mi
Last recorded142,729 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 EMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 142,729 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 140,099 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust sensor damage advise

Fail 17 Jul 2025 140,097 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust sensor damage advise

Pass 6 Aug 2024 138,052 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 136,076 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 136,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle OFFSIDE BINDING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUB FRAME REAR FIXING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 133,811 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 133,811 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture TO REAR (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,805 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

front nearside lower brake pipe slightly corroded ( yellow chalk marked )

steering rack pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 125,863 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

nearside lower brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 125,860 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamps corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

nearside lower brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,534 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 119,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body panel insecure wing fouling on wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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 edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 107,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 107,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,942 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Front stut top bearings getting noisy when weight is on them

Front tyres worn off on edge

Fail 1 Mar 2017 94,941 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn off on edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,208 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,569 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,187 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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FD59 EMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FD59 EMV, 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 FD59 EMV registered?

FD59 EMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is FD59 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD59 EMV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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