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VU59 MBF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,922 mi
Last recorded47,922 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 47,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer excessively holed/blowing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,727 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear inner approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s rear lower slightly splitting/cracking (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

n/s o/s rear diff mounting bushes slightly splitting

Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,904 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 32,904 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s o/s (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,801 miles

exhaust rear pipe corroded/insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2013 21,405 miles

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

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

n/s o/s wiper blades smearing

slight body damage n/s outer sill

Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,199 miles

engine oil level low

long travel park brake

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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VU59 MBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU59 MBF, 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 VU59 MBF registered?

VU59 MBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is VU59 MBF safe to buy?

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