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SW59 BVD

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

325,330 mi
Last recorded325,330 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 BVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 325,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 321,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 313,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 309,736 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 304,282 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 304,282 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 290,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and deformed to the inner edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre is badly worn to the outer edge and is 2.5mm

Fail 4 Jan 2021 290,028 miles

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

engine oil not to max mark

hand brake travel high

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and deformed to the inner edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre is badly worn to the outer edge and is 2.5mm

Pass 3 Jan 2020 266,821 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Close to exhaust (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 242,204 miles

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

hazard light switch is loose in its housing

imbalance to front brakes - only just met the required effort

n/s head lamp bulb cover loose

rear differential wet

Fail 3 Jan 2019 242,202 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine oil level below min

grab from rear brakes when the foot brake is applied

hazard light switch is loose in its housing

imbalance to front brakes - only just met the required effort

n/s head lamp bulb cover loose

rear differential wet

Pass 13 Dec 2017 207,983 miles

hazard light warning light switch surround slightly insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2017 207,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hazard light warning light switch surround slightly insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2017 173,920 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 173,920 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 144,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff pinion oil seal badly leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2016 144,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff pinion oil seal badly leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2014 104,450 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,731 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,824 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,741 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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SW59 BVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SW59 BVD, 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 SW59 BVD registered?

SW59 BVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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