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WN59 ZBE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,212 mi
Last recorded194,212 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 ZBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 194,212 miles

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

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

Nearside seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 194,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 186,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 177,948 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 177,943 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 168,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 9 Nov 2020 168,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak(s) on engine

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 160,263 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 160,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 154,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 150,051 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 150,051 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 141,806 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 141,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 123,739 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 123,739 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,304 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

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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WN59 ZBE 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 61.1%.

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 WN59 ZBE, 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 WN59 ZBE registered?

WN59 ZBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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