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FP59 TVE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,718 mi
Last recorded155,718 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 TVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 155,718 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 155,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 155,017 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 155,017 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie Rod / Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 153,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 149,996 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 149,996 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 143,527 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 143,527 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 137,068 miles

Front bumper has some damage

Front power windows not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak, turbo side

Fail 4 Mar 2020 137,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced moisture trapped inside (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front bumper has some damage

Front power windows not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak, turbo side

Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,897 miles

Engine oil low.

Offside Drivers door window wont operate.

Offside Front Tyre tread worn around inner and outer edges.

Fail 9 Mar 2019 131,897 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine oil low.

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

Offside Drivers door window wont operate.

Offside Front Tyre tread worn around inner and outer edges.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 127,393 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 127,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe resting on rear drive shaft (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,957 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on outer

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 122,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre bald on outer

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 118,581 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,958 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 110,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,182 miles

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

screen cracked outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both head lights poor paton

off side front mirror case is damage

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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FP59 TVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FP59 TVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP59 TVE?

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What year was FP59 TVE registered?

FP59 TVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is FP59 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 TVE shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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