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VU59 MBV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

120,263 mi
Last recorded120,263 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 120,263 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 114,761 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Heat Sheild Loose

Fail 18 Dec 2024 114,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Heat Sheild Loose

Pass 3 Jan 2024 109,567 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 109,566 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 104,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,623 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

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

Vehicle has general corrosion.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,263 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 92,261 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy pedal (1.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 90,390 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Rear of steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of front to rear in clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Also catching tyre. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded In clip on chassis leg. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch and along chassis leg. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Damaged and showing white light. (4.5.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts of chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: Inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: Will expose cords or ply very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 83,876 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,611 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 77,611 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,966 miles

Centre exhaust support bracket broken

Offside front brake slightly sticking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded To rack (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,241 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 61,076 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,172 miles

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

corrosion and wear on rear discs

exhaust mount detatched

imbalance on front brakes

wear on rear diff mounts

Fail 11 Nov 2015 50,938 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion and wear on rear discs

exhaust mount detatched

imbalance on front brakes

wear on rear diff mounts

Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,670 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 42,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,711 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 34,704 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,230 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

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 MBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MBV, 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 MBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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