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FY59 AFE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,050 mi
Last recorded174,050 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 174,050 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 157,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 157,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 137,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r flexi surface corr. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

fuel flap insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

fuel flap damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,250 miles

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

power steering belt cracked/split

Fail 27 Sep 2018 112,250 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

power steering belt cracked/split

Pass 22 Sep 2017 101,682 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 101,682 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 91,588 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,472 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen damaged not in drivers veiw

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,008 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 54,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad light on

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 AFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AFE, 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 AFE registered?

FY59 AFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is FY59 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 AFE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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