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WU59 OTS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,269 mi
Last recorded230,269 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 230,269 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 212,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 199,421 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 199,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 193,789 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 193,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 182,137 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 182,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 156,338 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 156,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 May 2019 120,389 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 108,266 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 108,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 97,480 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 81,701 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 81,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 63,267 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2014 43,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 29 May 2013 24,381 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,512 miles

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

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

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

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 OTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

WU59 OTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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