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FL59 OGH

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,169 mi
Last recorded223,169 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 OGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 223,169 miles

Both rear inner cv boots cracking

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 215,179 miles

advise both inner driveshaft boots cracking

advise headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2024 215,179 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

advise both inner driveshaft boots cracking

advise headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2023 209,942 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 209,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 205,444 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2022 205,435 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 198,651 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of o/s/r disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 198,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage loose o/s stalk loose (7.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of o/s/r disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 183,512 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

tight spots ? when turning stig lock to lock

Fail 2 Nov 2020 183,934 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Seat belt anchorage loose o/s buckle loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

tight spots ? when turning stig lock to lock

Pass 30 Oct 2019 167,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 167,924 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 150,889 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 150,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box ,& tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 129,580 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,938 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 8 Sep 2016 118,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,108 miles

advise low emssion vechilce

Pass 5 Sep 2014 100,671 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,949 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 86,949 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 65,765 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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FL59 OGH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FL59 OGH, 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 FL59 OGH registered?

FL59 OGH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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