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FX59 ZXO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

384,454 mi
Last recorded384,454 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 ZXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 384,454 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 369,065 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 361,353 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides taped over (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened mounting plate has been rewelded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mountings corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 360,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure footwell area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 359,224 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

all stop lamps were inoperative then began to work during test

Fail 7 Jan 2022 359,196 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP light is on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

all stop lamps were inoperative then began to work during test

Pass 15 Jun 2021 355,401 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 355,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 354,582 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 354,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 339,838 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 339,812 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 338,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 330,394 miles

Front Exhaust noisy exhaust flexi joint (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 27 Feb 2017 305,974 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 305,953 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 263,331 miles

advise off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 241,037 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 197,985 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 197,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 176,913 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 176,913 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 129,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 111,566 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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FX59 ZXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FX59 ZXO, 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 ZXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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