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NL59 XFM

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

223,992 mi
Last recorded223,992 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 XFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 223,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes under servo on bends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive right hand side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ferruls corroded on cross over pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

metal diesel pipes corroded from tank

Fail 21 Aug 2024 223,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes under servo on bends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive right hand side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ferruls corroded on cross over pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

metal diesel pipes corroded from tank

Pass 30 Aug 2023 210,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 210,753 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 197,856 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 185,072 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 169,212 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 169,212 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 152,736 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 152,736 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 138,466 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 138,466 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear pads and discs worn

osr backing plate corroded away

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,762 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 117,762 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,614 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and osr tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,504 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 81,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight play in o/s front steering tie rod

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,252 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres down too 2mm on inner edge, unable to test n/s seat belt due baby seat fitted

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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NL59 XFM 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 65%.

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 NL59 XFM, 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 NL59 XFM registered?

NL59 XFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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