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WN59 ZXS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,794 mi
Last recorded180,794 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 180,794 miles

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Diesel injectors worn carbon build up

Front Mirrors damaged

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 174,493 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damage

Fail 30 Sep 2020 174,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damage

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 163,628 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 163,628 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 148,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 130,342 miles

Offside Front mirror damage

Fail 25 Aug 2017 130,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front mirror damage

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 119,286 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 119,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working faulty switch (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,992 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 104,992 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 75,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,977 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,571 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,571 miles

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 ZXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

WN59 ZXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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