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WR59 RVU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,326 mi
Last recorded153,326 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 RVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 153,326 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 153,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 132,617 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 132,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 106,732 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake pedal travel close to floor recommend it to be replaced

Pass 10 Feb 2018 84,896 miles

Oil leak from diff ,both diff rubber mountings split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to fully see inner front and rear brake pads

Fail 8 Feb 2018 84,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Oil leak from diff ,both diff rubber mountings split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to fully see inner front and rear brake pads

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,698 miles

O.s parking brake effort lower than n.s

Parking brake pedal close to its end of travel

Tread on n.s.r tyre less than 2.5mm ,outer wall perished, recommend it to be replaced

Fail 4 Feb 2017 60,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

O.s parking brake effort lower than n.s

Parking brake pedal close to its end of travel

Tread on n.s.r tyre less than 2.5mm ,outer wall perished, recommend it to be replaced

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,035 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,920 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 31,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,109 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,097 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 RVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WR59 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

WR59 RVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is WR59 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 RVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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