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SH59 XMS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

358,388 mi
Last recorded358,388 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 XMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 358,388 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2025 354,143 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension strut top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 354,143 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension strut top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 350,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 346,267 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 346,267 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR WHEN UNDER PRESSURE (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 341,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 337,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2020 335,426 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Mar 2019 328,528 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 328,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 329,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 321,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 310,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 257,376 miles

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2015 219,668 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 186,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 150,136 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,505 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,689 miles

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

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

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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SH59 XMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 SH59 XMS, 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 SH59 XMS registered?

SH59 XMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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