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WU59 LFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,058 mi
Last recorded155,058 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 LFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 155,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 149,716 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 146,270 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 146,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 141,482 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 135,433 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 135,433 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 127,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 122,207 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,515 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,565 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,332 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 90,622 miles

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

r/reg plate poor condition.n/s/r/pump stop missing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,896 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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WU59 LFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WU59 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

WU59 LFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is WU59 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU59 LFA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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