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FV59 MYL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,065 mi
Last recorded141,065 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 MYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 141,065 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 141,065 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 133,777 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis rails corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

inner and outer sills corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2025 133,777 miles

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis rails corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2023 129,867 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 129,867 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 124,142 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 123,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Both rear side loading doors corroded at bottom

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on anti-roll bar linkage (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded On chassis leg running front to back ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surrounding coil spring top platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on anti-roll bar linkage (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wiring not correctly positioned (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rubber exhaust hanger perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surrounding coil spring top platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member excessively corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Two insecure heatshield mounting

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose coming into contact with anti-roll bar linkage when steering turned on full lock

Offside Front Flexible brake hose coming into contact with anti-roll bar linkage when steering turned on full lock

Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,246 miles

both side doors starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Nov 2021 109,236 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both side doors starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Sep 2020 104,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,058 miles

Central Front Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber round bearing split ()

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 103,058 miles

Central Front Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber round bearing split ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,674 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,920 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,914 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 66,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,392 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 53,392 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,674 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 37,656 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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FV59 MYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV59 MYL, 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 FV59 MYL registered?

FV59 MYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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