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PO59 FWV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,455 mi
Last recorded60,455 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 FWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 60,455 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Handbrake foot lever travel very long

Fail 30 Jul 2026 60,454 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Handbrake foot lever travel very long

Pass 30 Jul 2026 60,454 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2025 50,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 43,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 35,277 miles

Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Nov 2023 35,227 miles

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

Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Nov 2022 28,176 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 20,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 17,793 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 15,518 miles

o/s/r coil spring becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2018 15,194 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion to coil spring

minor oil leaks

Fail 19 Oct 2018 15,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre (not leaking and repairable)

Offside Rear slight corrosion to coil spring

minor oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2017 14,720 miles

n/s wiper split

o/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded away from pipe

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2016 13,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 13,002 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,408 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 10,406 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 8,568 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 6,610 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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PO59 FWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PO59 FWV, 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 PO59 FWV registered?

PO59 FWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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