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FP59 XNE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

229,628 mi
Last recorded229,628 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 229,628 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both steel brake pipes from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2022 222,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

water condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 21 Feb 2022 222,774 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

water condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 2 Mar 2021 216,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 216,000 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 210,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 210,150 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 203,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 193,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil level low

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2017 96,890 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 174,592 miles

both front tyres deteriorating

side wall scuffed on nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2016 174,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

both front tyres deteriorating

side wall scuffed on nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 165,025 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 154,648 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 111,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 111,894 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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FP59 XNE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XNE, 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 FP59 XNE registered?

FP59 XNE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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