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FY59 AEL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,228 mi
Last recorded126,228 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 126,228 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 120,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 119,101 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS AND N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 116,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 110,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 101,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S FRONT INNER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,965 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 92,957 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S/F (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,450 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,911 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,122 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 33,122 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 AEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 AEL registered?

FY59 AEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is FY59 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 AEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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