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VN59 ECD

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,006 mi
Last recorded141,006 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ECD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 141,006 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 132,710 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 125,782 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 118,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 118,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 109,858 miles

Offside Rear parking brake adv

Pass 30 Jan 2021 104,320 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,179 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 98,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section rusted and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure tailpipe rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,732 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 90,732 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,759 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

tow bar socket wiring not fully insulated

windscreen damaged but not within the drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Jun 2016 76,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management lamp on

tow bar socket wiring not insulated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,951 miles

nearside front inner wing liner loose

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,010 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on wear marker

Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ECD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ECD, 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 VN59 ECD registered?

VN59 ECD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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