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HX59 FVY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,340 mi
Last recorded180,340 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX59 FVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 180,340 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 173,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 173,854 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 168,798 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 163,587 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 163,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 158,296 miles

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Rear washer n/w

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2022 158,291 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely and noisy from inner disc area (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear washer n/w

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2021 152,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking badly (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess slight cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2021 152,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking badly (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess slight cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 146,758 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 140,791 miles

Offside side door slight damage

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2019 140,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side door slight damage

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,536 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,001 miles

Both front brakes are binding slightly

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 109,021 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,277 miles

n/s/r tyre worn down to legal limit

Fail 20 Dec 2013 70,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,760 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,439 miles

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

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

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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HX59 FVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc 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 HX59 FVY, 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 HX59 FVY registered?

HX59 FVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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