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WU59 LBY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,484 mi
Last recorded84,484 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 LBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 84,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, wall damaged and roadwheel damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre and tyre badly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning light on, offside front sensor wire broken, pads ok

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

rear diff damp with oil

steering column worn

Fail 21 Sep 2026 84,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, wall damaged and roadwheel damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre and tyre badly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

brake pad warning light on, offside front sensor wire broken, pads ok

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

rear diff damp with oil

steering column worn

Pass 18 Jul 2025 76,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front roadwheel damaged

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside front brake pad sensor wire broken

steering column worn

Fail 18 Jul 2025 76,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre perished

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front roadwheel damaged

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside front brake pad sensor wire broken

steering column worn

Pass 19 Jul 2024 69,073 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails and tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering column worn

Fail 18 Jul 2024 69,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails and tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering column worn

Pass 19 Jul 2023 63,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering column worn

Fail 19 Jul 2023 63,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering column worn

Pass 5 May 2022 56,737 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 4 May 2022 56,736 miles

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

brake pad wear illuminated

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,879 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 48,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,552 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 42,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 34,520 miles

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 27 Oct 2017 27,218 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 27,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 19,898 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 19,898 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 12,210 miles

Not able to jack up rear of vehicle saftly to be able to check the rear suspension Un-Laden

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 7,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,049 miles

footbrake/handbrake travel getting low

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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WU59 LBY 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 59.1%.

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 WU59 LBY, 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 WU59 LBY registered?

WU59 LBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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