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WU59 LOD

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

241,232 mi
Last recorded241,232 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 241,232 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 235,248 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 224,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake has quite a lot of travel

Fail 3 Dec 2021 224,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake has quite a lot of travel

Pass 16 Dec 2020 216,806 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake low reading os and has lots of travel.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 203,105 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 203,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 198,102 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 191,819 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 186,039 miles

rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 177,094 miles

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 3 May 2016 176,551 miles

engine management light appears on the dashboard

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 176,551 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light appears on the dashboard

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 164,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 161,849 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 161,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 145,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 139,910 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 126,377 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)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 126,368 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 120,218 miles

brake padel anti slip slightly worn

front registration plate slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 118,616 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 103,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 103,658 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,085 miles

Oil leak

brake padel snti slip slightly worn

fuel tank has slight damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2012 89,085 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worned

electrical wire loose.

fuel tank slightly demaged

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,032 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 82,027 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,241 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 57,231 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 40,282 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 22,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,316 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 LOD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LOD, 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 LOD registered?

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

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