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VE59 MZZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

352,435 mi
Last recorded352,435 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 MZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 352,435 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both JUST O/K. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 337,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 337,298 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

INTER-COOLER PIPE INSECURE.

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 321,556 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 321,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level on minimum. lower inter cooler pipe coming apart.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 305,154 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 305,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 284,533 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 284,533 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 265,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer o/s (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 246,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 219,944 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 194,988 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 169,372 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 141,363 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 112,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2014 112,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,688 miles

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

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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VE59 MZZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VE59 MZZ, 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 VE59 MZZ registered?

VE59 MZZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is VE59 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 MZZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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