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VN59 UWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

268,733 mi
Last recorded268,733 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 268,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 262,995 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 251,335 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 240,881 miles

chip b zone screen

Pass 14 Nov 2017 228,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 220,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

crack to bottom of windscreen below wiper blade and not in drivers view

different size tyres fitted front to rear

slight blue smoke on idle

Fail 13 Dec 2016 220,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

crack to bottom of windscreen below wiper blade and not in drivers view

different size tyres fitted front to rear

slight blue smoke on idle

Fail 13 Dec 2016 220,219 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

crack at the bottom but not in drivers view

Pass 30 Jul 2015 171,279 miles

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

front no plate in poor condition

nearside seat belt clip/stalk casing damaged

windscreen cracked at bottom

Fail 30 Jul 2015 171,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front no plate in poor condition

nearside seat belt clip/stalk casing damaged

windscreen cracked at bottom

Pass 16 Jul 2014 123,592 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,940 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 65,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,012 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 UWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN59 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

VN59 UWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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The MOT history for VN59 UWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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