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PF59 DLO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,373 mi
Last recorded103,373 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 103,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective various front mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 102,274 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 102,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 95,941 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2023 95,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,709 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,832 miles

Nearside Reverse light not working

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,717 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 62,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,962 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 54,950 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,028 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,620 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 40,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,363 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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PF59 DLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PF59 DLO, 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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PF59 DLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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