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SV59 ZPU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,354 mi
Last recorded117,354 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 ZPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 117,354 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,679 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 109,481 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 106,083 miles

Handbrake effort on limit

Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,569 miles

Nearside rear body damage

Rear sills and chassis corroded

Strong fuel smell and engine damp

Fail 21 Oct 2021 102,555 miles

Fuel system component leaking Dripping off of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Damage to nearside rear body

Diesel smell under bonnet

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

Parking brake efficiency has only just met requirements

Rear chassis and sills corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,933 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front inner pads getting low

oil leak

slight binding o/s/f

Fail 20 Oct 2020 99,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres getting low

front inner pads getting low

oil leak

slight binding o/s/f

Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,610 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,317 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 88,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2017 83,243 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust fumes can be smelt in underbonnet area

Fail 23 Apr 2017 83,229 miles

Rear Emissions not tested exhaust missing unable to insert probe (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust fumes can be smelt in underbonnet area

Fail 21 Apr 2017 83,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear brake pads getting low and poor condition

Rear exhaust section possibly missing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

near side wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 36,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,879 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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SV59 ZPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SV59 ZPU, 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 SV59 ZPU registered?

SV59 ZPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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