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OY59 FXZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

313,555 mi
Last recorded313,555 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 FXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 313,555 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 313,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 308,297 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed oil and grease

Fail 23 Jan 2023 308,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed oil and grease

Pass 18 Jan 2022 303,373 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 303,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% IMBALANCE O/S EFFORT LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE EXPOSED PLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 298,580 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 298,578 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 294,648 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 281,714 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Feb 2018 271,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 256,778 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 256,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 243,453 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 243,453 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 228,447 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 228,446 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 184,204 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 133,338 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 133,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OY59 FXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OY59 FXZ, 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 OY59 FXZ registered?

OY59 FXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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