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VN58 OCU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

216,132 mi
Last recorded216,132 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 OCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 216,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 213,968 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 213,968 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 213,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device inoperative (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 208,971 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 208,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 204,692 miles

early sign of surfaces corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Apr 2019 194,342 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 175,000 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 153,857 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 135,045 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,656 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 117,600 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 102,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,573 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,309 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 39,307 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,307 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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VN58 OCU 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 72.2%.

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 VN58 OCU, 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 VN58 OCU registered?

VN58 OCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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