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WR59 VLX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

443,715 mi
Last recorded443,715 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 VLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 443,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All aruond (1.1.11 (c))

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

General corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 443,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All aruond (1.1.11 (c))

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

General corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 429,105 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 429,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet(s) unblocked. (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 403,548 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 378,556 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 366,779 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 366,777 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 365,593 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 28 May 2019 340,259 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play hand brake (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 311,759 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 274,390 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 274,390 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all x 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 245,455 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 215,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 184,340 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 149,088 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 149,088 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 119,466 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 84,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,875 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 70,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,587 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 49,425 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,395 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,100 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,692 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 VLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLX, 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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WR59 VLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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