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RE59 WXL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,677 mi
Last recorded72,677 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 WXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 72,677 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 71,402 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,794 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 66,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,502 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracking

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm, also perished & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,932 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 31 Oct 2017 63,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,030 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,609 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 59,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,900 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 48,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

wiper blades smearing

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 WXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE59 WXL, 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 RE59 WXL registered?

RE59 WXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is RE59 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 WXL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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