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SV59 ZPE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,337 mi
Last recorded106,337 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 ZPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 106,337 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

Fail 5 Feb 2026 106,335 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

Pass 20 Feb 2025 102,072 miles

no tow bar electrics fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2025 102,072 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

no tow bar electrics fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2024 98,444 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 98,438 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective pedal very long travel. (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 94,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 94,648 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,833 miles

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroding

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 22 Jun 2020 83,905 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 83,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 80,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge cords could show soon advise replacement

Offside Rear coil spring corroding

Offside Rear seat belt slow to re tracked

all tyre treads cracking/perishing in places

Pass 18 May 2018 78,441 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 76,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 75,045 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 72,431 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 68,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat belt buckle damaged but still secures and releases

Pass 18 May 2012 63,030 miles

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

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)

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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SV59 ZPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV59 ZPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV59 ZPE registered?

SV59 ZPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is SV59 ZPE safe to buy?

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