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FX59 ZXN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

266,408 mi
Last recorded266,408 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 ZXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 266,408 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear underbody outerbody sills and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust and corrosion to underbody outerbody sills arches and components

Fail 30 Jan 2025 266,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear underbody outerbody sills and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust and corrosion to underbody outerbody sills arches and components

Pass 27 Jan 2024 251,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam /jacking (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 251,544 miles

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

Front Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam /jacking (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 243,214 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 243,209 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 232,855 miles

Front n/s & o/s top mount bearings slight stiffness

Fail 31 Jan 2022 232,853 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested no headlights working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front n/s & o/s top mount bearings slight stiffness

Pass 16 Jan 2021 221,012 miles

All coil springs has slight corrosion

Covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2019 216,001 miles

Covers fitted

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2018 207,201 miles

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

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

UBCC

Pass 6 Nov 2017 198,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 188,648 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 188,648 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 187,749 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 187,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 156,625 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 156,625 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 125,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 91,626 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 91,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FX59 ZXN 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 61.9%.

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 FX59 ZXN, 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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FX59 ZXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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