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FN59 VLT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

252,679 mi
Last recorded252,679 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 252,679 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside&Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 250,750 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UBCC

Pass 11 Oct 2023 249,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 247,132 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 246,119 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 242,717 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 222,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 222,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 209,724 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 199,907 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 184,412 miles

Advise nearside rear sliding door and quarter panal damaged

Advise rear tyres worn. Aprox 3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2015 173,307 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 162,764 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 147,153 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 108,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on (amber)

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 VLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 VLT, 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 FN59 VLT registered?

FN59 VLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is FN59 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN59 VLT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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