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RE59 DFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

138,612 mi
Last recorded138,612 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 DFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 138,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 138,612 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 135,114 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 134,719 miles

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Oct 2024 134,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements UNABLE to turn on sidelights only (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released ALL (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 133,414 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 130,756 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 130,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,704 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 124,704 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,544 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake(footbrake)has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Oct 2020 116,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hand brake (footbrake) has little reserve travel.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,763 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 109,612 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,944 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake shoe/pad warning lamp illuminated (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,369 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 91,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has outer sidewall damage not deep enough to show ply or cords

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,669 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 81,669 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 71,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,137 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 40,205 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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RE59 DFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 RE59 DFA, 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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RE59 DFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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