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WR59 OVL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,317 mi
Last recorded169,317 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 OVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 169,317 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 159,306 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s/f inner sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

o/s/f outer sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 Oct 2022 151,950 miles

Offside Front outer sill becoming weak but not structual area

Fail 11 Oct 2022 151,950 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 140,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 140,125 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 122,782 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,775 miles

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up second joint u/s . (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 99,591 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 99,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 83,805 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 83,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre underinflated

Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,652 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded .

Pass 5 May 2016 66,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has small cut on sidewall ? not deep ;

Pass 4 Feb 2014 505,780 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 50,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,501 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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WR59 OVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 WR59 OVL, 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 WR59 OVL registered?

WR59 OVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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