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MX59 ZPE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

446,286 mi
Last recorded446,286 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 ZPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 446,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 446,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside 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 8 Jan 2025 435,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 433,410 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 433,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb quality and reset both aims before retest (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

pedal rubber wearing thin,rear seatbelts stiff operation,sills-underbody-running gear rusting sprayed over,brake pipes scabbing sprayed over,nsf balljoint play,rear brake imbalance,oil spills

Pass 13 Nov 2023 400,969 miles

bonnet pull stiff,serv alert -99999,pedal rubber,osf-nsr seatbelt fraying,oil spill,osf linkbar play,sills-floors-box sections-running gear rusting,tyre treads low-uneven wear

sealer on underside-sills and pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2022 363,404 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 363,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 363,114 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 362,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pedal rubber poor,service alert on -99700m,oil spill,both front steering arm joints play,nsf pad wiring poor,underbody-sills-pipes covered in sealer

park brake lever travel getting high,nsr seatbelt buckle strands poor-but meet criteria

Pass 15 Nov 2021 324,959 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 322,347 miles

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Fail 14 Oct 2021 321,447 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern and aim faulty-aim needs resetting for retest (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel and lever travel too far (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

osr tyre tread uneven wear,nsr tyre punctured

service alert active -61200m,rear indicator bulb colours fading,brake pedal rubber poor,osf suspension arm new but bush poor,oil spill,osf brake hose loose,rear discs lipped-pads close

Pass 19 Nov 2020 286,618 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 286,249 miles

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Fail 27 Oct 2020 286,228 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

centre rear seatbelt buckle deteriorating,brake pedal rubber poor,engine oil on minimum,service overdue on dash -27300m! nsf air temp sensor-wiring loose,oil spill-alternator area,osf indicator colour fade

Pass 23 Oct 2019 260,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 224,351 miles

service interval showing,underbody-components-exhaust-brake pipes-sills rusting,gearbox damp,drivers front brake binding

Pass 31 Oct 2017 184,533 miles

Side steps front support bar corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 14,255 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 142,084 miles

n/s/f mirror casing has a crack

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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MX59 ZPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MX59 ZPE, 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 MX59 ZPE registered?

MX59 ZPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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