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WU59 LFB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,000 mi
Last recorded202,000 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 LFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 202,000 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 201,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 198,283 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 188,669 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective catalyst to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 184,044 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2020 176,139 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 165,972 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 165,949 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 151,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 135,934 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 115,872 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 97,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,591 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 76,590 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,057 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,839 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 LFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

WU59 LFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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