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WU59 LFE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,769 mi
Last recorded72,769 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,769 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 72,769 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR UNIT. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL CUT. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear bumper damage

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,533 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,514 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,289 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 66,288 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,304 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,582 miles

front wipers could be better

Fail 23 Apr 2014 41,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front wipers could be better

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,404 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 28,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

WU59 LFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is WU59 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU59 LFE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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