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FY59 ZBG

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,462 mi
Last recorded104,462 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 ZBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 104,462 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 103,291 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 101,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,920 miles

all brake pipes covered in paint and grease

Fail 21 Mar 2023 98,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all brake pipes covered in paint and grease

Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,894 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting adrift from system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 89,778 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 81,429 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))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 81,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 4 Dec 2017 78,963 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 78,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,396 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 66,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 50,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,812 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 35,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,777 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 ZBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZBG, 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

How do I check the history of FY59 ZBG?

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What year was FY59 ZBG registered?

FY59 ZBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is FY59 ZBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 ZBG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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