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FN59 EYS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,321 mi
Last recorded205,321 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 EYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 205,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 205,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 202,352 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 198,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 193,385 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 193,385 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 188,950 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 188,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 179,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 170,552 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge badly worn

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 170,552 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp has water inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge badly worn

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 156,345 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafing on suspension (1.6 (d))

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Oct 2018 156,300 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafing on suspension (1.6 (d))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2017 145,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Oct 2017 142,529 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2016 129,861 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Oct 2016 129,861 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 119,578 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 119,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,746 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,965 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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FN59 EYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN59 EYS, 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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FN59 EYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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