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SP58 SXW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,400 mi
Last recorded55,400 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 SXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 55,400 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both sills corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 55,392 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both sills corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 54,578 miles

Both front shock absorber casings and coils springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

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

Rear diff corroded and bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside and sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 53,870 miles

Chassis corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Fuel tank straps corroded

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly loose

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust mount defective

Fail 2 Nov 2023 53,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs and suspension struts corroded

front suspension wishbones corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,293 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension wishbones corroded

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

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

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,672 miles

Exhaust heat shield above DPF slightly insecure

Exhaust silencer box mount broken

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside including suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 52,688 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield above DPF slightly insecure

Exhaust silencer box mount broken

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside including suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,043 miles

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Exhaust system rear bracket broken and 2 clamps disintegrated

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner sides

Fail 21 Oct 2020 52,039 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Exhaust system rear bracket broken and 2 clamps disintegrated

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner sides

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,172 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,808 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,210 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 34,208 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,420 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 32,420 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,897 miles

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

chip on windscreen less than 10mm in diameter outside zone "A"

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 19,744 miles

offside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall [no cord showing]

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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SP58 SXW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP58 SXW, 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 SP58 SXW registered?

SP58 SXW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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