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WR59 VLU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,008 mi
Last recorded211,008 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 211,008 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

underbody components corroded

Fail 14 May 2025 211,008 miles

underbody components corroded

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 187,819 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 187,809 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 173,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 162,182 miles

offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2022 162,166 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2021 149,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 149,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 132,533 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 132,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 118,208 miles

Nearside mirror back damaged

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 117,857 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror back damaged

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 100,039 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,816 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 89,858 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 61,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

front discs pitted

rear diff seal leaking at rear

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 31 Oct 2014 43,424 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 43,421 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 30,745 miles

emission to clean

Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,059 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

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 VLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

WR59 VLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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