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SP59 TNL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

198,432 mi
Last recorded198,432 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 TNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 198,432 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff bushes worn all

bonnet cable broken

Fail 14 Oct 2020 198,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff bushes worn all

bonnet cable broken

Pass 16 Oct 2019 186,800 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 186,798 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin tailpipe not exiting the van (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 171,702 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged

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

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

boost pipe unclipping from its housing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 159,188 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but no sharp edges at time of mot test

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on both edges 205/65/16c

Fail 10 Oct 2017 159,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but no sharp edges at time of mot test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on both edges 205/65/16c

Pass 13 Oct 2016 140,258 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 140,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on mid box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 122,675 miles

3x diff bushes starting to debond from housings

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside front inner rack joint has slight play

slight play on propshaft uni-joints and bearings

Fail 12 Oct 2015 122,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

3x diff bushes starting to debond from housings

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside front inner rack joint has slight play

slight play on propshaft uni-joints and bearings

Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,745 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 107,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 29 Sep 2012 73,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear coil spring fractured at lower seat

oil level getting low

wear outer edges front tyres

Fail 28 Sep 2012 73,246 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear coil spring fractured at lower seat

oil level getting low

wear outer edges front tyres

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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SP59 TNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SP59 TNL, 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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SP59 TNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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