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LY59 FOA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,009 mi
Last recorded125,009 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 FOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 125,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 125,004 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 122,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 118,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential mounting bushes worn

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 116,144 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 116,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,785 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 106,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 100,240 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 100,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,725 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 81,724 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,498 miles

handbrake shows signs of travel.

offside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,807 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

slight imbalence on the front brakes

slight travel on the parking brake

slight travel on the service brake

small cuts to the nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 20 Dec 2013 37,872 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,208 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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LY59 FOA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY59 FOA, 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 LY59 FOA registered?

LY59 FOA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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