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SP59 TRX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,911 mi
Last recorded155,911 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 155,911 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 151,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly loose bracket brocken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 124,410 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 124,407 miles

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

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail all joints (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 116,101 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 106,055 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 106,043 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake pedal (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,084 miles

Nearside Front ABS wire rubbing on anti roll bar linkage

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,717 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 75,717 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,329 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,898 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 64,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,284 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 59,284 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,100 miles

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 TRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TRX, 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 SP59 TRX registered?

SP59 TRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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