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WU59 LNX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

273,770 mi
Last recorded273,770 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 273,770 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 273,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 261,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 261,728 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 246,005 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 232,512 miles

brake padel anti slip slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 220,730 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 220,726 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 210,179 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 210,170 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 190,007 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 23 Oct 2014 190,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 10 Oct 2014 188,655 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 174,464 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 157,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 157,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 143,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 143,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 112,012 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 112,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 95,611 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 54,804 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,552 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 LNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LNX, 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 LNX registered?

WU59 LNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is WU59 LNX safe to buy?

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