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FY59 ABV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,325 mi
Last recorded221,325 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 221,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2023 201,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front/ Rear & Front to Rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 188,228 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF & NSF Brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSF Tyre's wearing inside/ outside edges of tyre's. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR & NSR Brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 188,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 Tears, marked with yellow chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF & NSF Brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSF Tyre's wearing inside/ outside edges of tyre's. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR & NSR Brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 175,541 miles

rear diff leaking on input shaft seal

Pass 18 Aug 2020 162,474 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 162,474 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 146,578 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 130,233 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 130,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 119,521 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,761 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,648 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 ABV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABV, 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 ABV registered?

FY59 ABV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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