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SL59 ERZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

313,103 mi
Last recorded313,103 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 ERZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 313,103 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (offside nearside) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 306,175 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Dripping onto exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Various seat belts not retracting as intended. (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 249,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 228,034 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 228,034 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 204,466 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner & outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 183,072 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 182,526 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front Tyre inner/outer edges worn

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (2.7.4)

rear (center row) seat head rest insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2015 156,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 130,750 miles

both rear tyres are worn low to 2mm

rear brake pads are worn low

Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,459 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,261 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 81,524 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 81,471 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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SL59 ERZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL59 ERZ, 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 SL59 ERZ registered?

SL59 ERZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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