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PO59 OTE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,485 mi
Last recorded54,485 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 OTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 54,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,413 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,111 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 93,111 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 52,300 miles

Front Steering arm deformed offside and nearside (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 45,403 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has play in inner joints

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,039 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 41,039 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,039 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,055 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 29,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 OTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PO59 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

PO59 OTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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