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OY59 FYV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,470 mi
Last recorded221,470 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 FYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 221,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 208,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 208,532 miles

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

All shock absorbers have limited damping effect

Possible slight diesel leak

Pass 4 Jan 2018 194,324 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 173,257 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 139,883 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 139,883 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 113,806 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 113,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 92,033 miles

nearside front seatbelt catch plastic cover deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing edges

rear pads worn close to wear sensor

Pass 1 Oct 2012 91,165 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 91,165 miles

Parking brake lever has no 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 FYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

OY59 FYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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