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PN59 ZPV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

420,074 mi
Last recorded420,074 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 ZPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2023 420,074 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2023 420,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 413,392 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 409,482 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside rear brake pads getting low

Nearside sliding door not opening from outside

Noise from engine area on idle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Aug 2020 409,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside rear brake pads getting low

Nearside sliding door not opening from outside

Noise from engine area on idle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2020 405,131 miles

Nearside sliding door only opens from inside

brake pedal spongy

chip in drivers view off windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2019 391,510 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Chip in windscreen in drivers view less than 10mm

Nearside passenger sliding door only opens from inside

Slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 21 Feb 2019 370,409 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Chip in windscreen in drivers view

Engine showing signs of carbon build up

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside passenger sliding door not opening from inside/outside

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rattle from gearbox area

Pass 29 Aug 2018 356,835 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Chip in windscreen in drivers view

Nearside passenger sliding door only opening from inside

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Rattle from engine area when engine under load

Pass 2 Mar 2018 340,571 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge 205/65/16 C (4.1.E.1)

Offside front headlamp full of water pattern weak

Passenger side sliding door does not open from outside open from inside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 326,815 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Condensation in offside front headlamp

Engine cover fitted

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 205/65//16 C

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 291,595 miles

both rear driveshaft inner gaiters perished

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 272,793 miles

knocking noise from front suspension nearside, further investigation recomeneded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2015 254,546 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 233,126 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 209,215 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on edges

O/S/F tyre wearing very low on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 158,524 miles

parking brake long travel

Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,355 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,300 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,743 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 34,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 ZPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PN59 ZPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN59 ZPV registered?

PN59 ZPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is PN59 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN59 ZPV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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