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FY59 AAX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,077 mi
Last recorded151,077 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 AAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 151,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 147,229 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 141,022 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 141,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 135,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 128,868 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 128,868 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 118,984 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 111,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,520 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 104,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases requires new centre & rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working done (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,918 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 91,918 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,663 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 82,649 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Aug 2016 69,857 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,886 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2015 59,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 49,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 39,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 28,817 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,817 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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FY59 AAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY59 AAX, 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 FY59 AAX registered?

FY59 AAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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