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VU59 MBO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

213,722 mi
Last recorded213,722 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 213,722 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 213,706 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 210,891 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 209,732 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust weak

Fail 2 Jul 2024 209,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust weak

Pass 2 Jun 2023 208,769 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 May 2023 208,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 207,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 207,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 195,155 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch liner loose

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 20 Sep 2019 181,657 miles

slight damage to o/s/r light unit / damage to front plate / corrosion on rear discs / rear diff leak / slight power steering leak

Pass 14 Sep 2018 168,316 miles

o/s/r tyre cutting out bad on inner edge / front plate / slight damage to o/s/r light unit/ slight leak on o/s/r diff seal

Fail 14 Sep 2018 168,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/r tyre cutting out bad on inner edge / front plate / slight damage to o/s/r light unit/ slight leak on o/s/r diff seal

Pass 16 Sep 2017 152,815 miles

both rear light units are in poor condition

cut in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside front lower joint on antiroll bar drop link

Fail 16 Sep 2017 152,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear light units are in poor condition

cut in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside front lower joint on antiroll bar drop link

Pass 24 Sep 2016 133,369 miles

handbrake reading little low

n/s/f inner wing cover damage / 1 x wheel cover missing

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner / slight cut on n/s/r tyre /

rear indicators slight white / slight play in n/s/f drop link / lip on front discs

Pass 15 Sep 2015 111,875 miles

damage to n/s/f inner wing / 3x wheel covers fitted / damage t o n/s/r lens

rear indicators light white . slight lip on front discs

Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,988 miles

3 X WHEEL COVERS FITTED / DAMAGE TO N/S/R LENS / SLIGHT WHITE ON REAR INDICATORS / SLIGHT SCRUBING ON FRONT TYRES / N/S/F INNER ARCH LOOSE /

O/S HANDBRAKE LITTLE LOW

Pass 14 Sep 2013 64,246 miles

N/S/F INNER ARCH COVER LOOSE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R LIGHT UNIT /

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,684 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished and have cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

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 MBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU59 MBO, 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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VU59 MBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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