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HW59 AAX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,089 mi
Last recorded172,089 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 AAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 172,089 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 May 2025 160,440 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 145,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 132,055 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 116,847 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 116,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box loose

Pass 8 Feb 2021 101,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 76,023 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,768 miles

exhaust tail pipe very corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,834 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust tail pipe rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,699 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,890 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 24,890 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 17,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,857 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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HW59 AAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HW59 AAX, 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 HW59 AAX?

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What year was HW59 AAX registered?

HW59 AAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is HW59 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW59 AAX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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