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VU59 MFN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,011 mi
Last recorded221,011 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 MFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 221,011 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 200,474 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 190,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 182,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 176,908 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 168,563 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 168,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre punctured ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 156,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 156,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 145,132 miles

pad warning light on

Fail 14 Feb 2017 145,132 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

pad warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2016 134,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking onto exhaust

Fail 12 Feb 2016 134,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 10 Feb 2015 121,659 miles

oil leaking onto exhaust(rocker gasket)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 121,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaking onto exhaust(rocker gasket)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 107,747 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 95,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,040 miles

Offside 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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VU59 MFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN registered?

VU59 MFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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