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WU59 LNG

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,007 mi
Last recorded152,007 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 LNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 152,007 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 146,221 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 138,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 133,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,589 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 128,584 miles

Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,298 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroding

Trailer electrical socket wiring has been disconnected

Fail 23 Sep 2020 125,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroding

Trailer electrical socket wiring has been disconnected

Pass 8 Oct 2019 123,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 122,666 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

limited reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 10 Oct 2018 122,664 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

limited reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 9 Oct 2017 116,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,279 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 533,812 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spongy brake foot pedal

n/s sliding door damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2015 533,812 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spongy brake foot pedal

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s sliding door damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,302 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 LNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU59 LNG?

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What year was WU59 LNG registered?

WU59 LNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is WU59 LNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU59 LNG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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