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SV59 ZRT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,440 mi
Last recorded213,440 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 ZRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 213,440 miles

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper loose

Pass 25 Feb 2025 206,978 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2024 201,202 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2023 193,978 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Fail 1 Mar 2023 193,966 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2022 187,059 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension

Fail 3 Mar 2022 187,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension

Pass 16 Feb 2021 177,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 167,198 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 154,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 142,754 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 142,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 129,065 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 116,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 99,640 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,520 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,553 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 ZRT 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 77.8%.

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 ZRT, 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 ZRT registered?

SV59 ZRT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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