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WR59 VLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,305 mi
Last recorded247,305 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 VLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 247,305 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 247,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 229,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 229,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 208,472 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 197,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 189,390 miles

Child seat in middle front seat

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 179,250 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 170,985 miles

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 9 Dec 2017 161,456 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 145,176 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 145,176 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 127,089 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 127,089 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 109,845 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,120 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 82,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,340 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 VLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

WR59 VLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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