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VN58 OEL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,020 mi
Last recorded146,020 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 146,020 miles

both front headlamps condensated

both rear brake disks corroded

drivers seat belt starting to fray

engine oil leak present

exhaust tail pipe touches os inner cv gaitor

general underbody corrosion present

headlamp beam patterns weak

long foot brake travel

non genuine fog light switch wired

non standard bulbs fitted to both headlamps

ns arch liner insecure

ns rack gaitor twisted

nsr tyre heavily perished

os sliding door doesnt open

osf brake pad sensor and abs looms insecure

strong smell of fumes in engine bay

Fail 28 Feb 2024 145,926 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

both front headlamps condensated

both rear brake disks corroded

drivers seat belt starting to fray

engine oil leak present

exhaust tail pipe touches os inner cv gaitor

general underbody corrosion present

long foot brake travel

non standard bulbs fitted to both headlamps

ns arch liner insecure

ns rack gaitor twisted

nsr tyre heavily perished

os sliding door doesnt open

osf brake pad sensor and abs looms insecure

strong smell of fumes in engine bay

Pass 19 Apr 2022 119,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

park brake has long travel

Fail 19 Apr 2022 119,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

park brake has long travel

Pass 23 Apr 2021 115,440 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,220 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 105,210 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,118 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,840 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,590 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 79,586 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,236 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 79,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,556 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,533 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light illuminated

damage to n/s/r of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2013 493,332 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 493,332 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,479 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 OEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OEL, 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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VN58 OEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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