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FP59 TVK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,978 mi
Last recorded198,978 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 198,978 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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 28 Apr 2020 198,973 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 May 2019 179,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Differential slight oil leak

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

Fail 1 May 2019 179,004 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Differential slight oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2018 162,413 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 143,880 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 127,914 miles

o/s rack end slight play

slight play in prop shaft joint

Fail 23 Mar 2016 127,782 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre on 1.6 mm

Pass 25 Mar 2015 105,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

scratches on front windscreen but not effecting the front view

Fail 25 Mar 2015 105,332 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

scratches on front windscreen but not effecting the front view

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,421 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,822 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 59,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TVK, 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

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What year was FP59 TVK registered?

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

Is FP59 TVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 TVK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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