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VN59 EBX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,457 mi
Last recorded157,457 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 EBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 157,457 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 157,456 miles

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

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 154,943 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 154,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 150,051 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 143,797 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 134,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,453 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 101,035 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 101,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,432 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 90,432 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,427 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,319 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,440 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 45,524 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,247 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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VN59 EBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 VN59 EBX, 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

How do I check the history of VN59 EBX?

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What year was VN59 EBX registered?

VN59 EBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is VN59 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN59 EBX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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