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WN59 ZGY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,506 mi
Last recorded160,506 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 ZGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 160,506 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance lower than n/s but met requirement.

Rear rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Fail 14 Apr 2026 160,506 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance lower than n/s but met requirement.

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

Rear rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Pass 15 Apr 2025 156,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake output low

rear o/s parking brake output low but met requirements.

Fail 15 Apr 2025 156,037 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to failed rigid pipe. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system failed under test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake output low

Pass 10 Apr 2024 152,588 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 148,020 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 147,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near crossmember. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 142,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 136,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 132,751 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 May 2019 127,319 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 107,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 107,930 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,723 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,695 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 64,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,183 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R coil spring broken at bottom but still sufficiently located

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)

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 ZGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 WN59 ZGY, 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 ZGY registered?

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

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