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HV59 PUF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,090 mi
Last recorded113,090 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 PUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 113,090 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front headlamp mounting brackets cracked/ repaired

nearside side door, nearside rear quarter panel, nearside outer sill panel and front bumper slight damage

offside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

offside steering rack gaitor starting to crack/ perish

rear diff stabiliser bushes starting to split

slight noise from steering column/ slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2025 104,769 miles

centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low

nearside side door and nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

offside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

slight noise from steering column/ slight play in offside of steering rack

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2023 95,025 miles

centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

nearside of steering rack slight movement at inner joint

offside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

parking brake travel slightly long

Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,296 miles

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,801 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 77,801 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,901 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 72,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,423 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 68,241 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear top mount has slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2018 60,241 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 Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear top mount has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,600 miles

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

Rear diff mounts perished

Rear pads getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,400 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 49,400 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,859 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2015 43,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,888 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel trims fitted all round, unable to check wheel bolts

Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,712 miles

Diff pinion seal leaking

Light side wall damage to O/S/F tyre

Wheel trims fitted all round, unable to check wheel bolts

Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,461 miles

diff pinion seal slightly damp

nearside rear drive shaft seal slightly damp

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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HV59 PUF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV59 PUF, 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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HV59 PUF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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