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PN59 BEU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

235,378 mi
Last recorded235,378 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 BEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 235,378 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 209,054 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 209,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release jammed (req force)

oil leak at engine

Pass 9 Sep 2015 204,872 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 204,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 157,361 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 157,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 135,720 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 131,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 131,148 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 131,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cable inoperative.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper badly damaged and insecure.

Handbrake warning lamp illuminated.

Low brake pad warning light illuminated.

Nearside rear shock absorber has little or no damping effect.

Nearside sill cover/step insecure.

Offside centre wiring loom insecure.

Offside rear shock absorber has little or no damping effect.

Rear centre seat belt anchor point cover damaged.

Wiring insecure between front seat area.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 112,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 110,642 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

taxi need cleaning

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,358 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,355 miles

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

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,576 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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PN59 BEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PN59 BEU, 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 PN59 BEU registered?

PN59 BEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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