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FN59 VLR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,461 mi
Last recorded91,461 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 VLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 91,461 miles

BRAKE MASTER CLINDER MOUNTING POINT BENT

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 91,448 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WING NEAR ABS PUMP MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BRAKE MASTER CLINDER MOUNTING POINT BENT

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 90,776 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear back-plates are corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 90,769 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,456 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 89,456 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,077 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 87,075 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 85,856 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,352 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 20 Dec 2019 81,285 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 78,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,419 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,934 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,180 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 60,420 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,373 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 55,373 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,781 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 VLR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FN59 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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