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FL59 OGV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

407,169 mi
Last recorded407,169 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 OGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 407,169 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 407,169 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

brake warning light on

front prop shaft centre bearing noisey

Pass 2 Nov 2024 396,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner is damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake is lagging in operation

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Front + Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 396,017 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner is damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake is lagging in operation

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Front + Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 381,115 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing is missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/R and N/S/R (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F + N/S/F + N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 358,232 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle casing is slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing is missing

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/R and N/S/R (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 358,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle casing is slightly damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing is missing

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/R and N/S/R (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 340,099 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Seat belt buckle casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Seat belt buckle casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and tread low (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 340,099 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Seat belt buckle casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Seat belt buckle casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and tread low (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 321,024 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged buckle casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 321,024 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged buckle casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 306,580 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 306,580 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 276,869 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 276,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 250,667 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 250,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 204,212 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 170,305 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 170,303 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 116,611 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bonnet relaese handle damaged

nsr light lens damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2014 116,580 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bonnet relaese handle damaged

nsr light lens damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,928 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight rattle from rear brake hubs

Fail 6 Sep 2013 60,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet release plastic lever damaged

slight rattle from rear brake hubs

Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,435 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 51,434 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 OGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OGV, 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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FL59 OGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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