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WU59 OTV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,987 mi
Last recorded209,987 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 OTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 209,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2026 209,962 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket by gearbox broken, mounting after that is broken , rear bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 199,165 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 198,237 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 195,955 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 195,687 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 193,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 173,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section exhaust leaking slightly small holes along pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 173,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section exhaust leaking slightly small holes along pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 157,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 137,325 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 126,400 miles

Rear Parking brake travel - recommend inspection and adjustment

Fail 8 Oct 2018 126,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,785 miles

nearside front brake starting to bind

Pass 19 Aug 2016 115,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 100,599 miles

Front wipers smeary

Fail 24 Aug 2015 100,599 miles

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,805 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2013 68,822 miles

steering rack slightly wet

Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,653 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 OTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

WU59 OTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is WU59 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU59 OTV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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