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WU59 OWA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,099 mi
Last recorded131,099 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 OWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 131,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked /perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres cracked/perished and osr worn edge 2255517 4mm

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

cat converter support bracket broken+ both rear silencer support brackets broken -held up with strap

general corrosion to under body

Fail 7 May 2026 131,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding after park brake released (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked /perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres cracked/perished and osr worn edge 2255517 4mm

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

cat converter support bracket broken+ both rear silencer support brackets broken -held up with strap

general corrosion to under body

Pass 14 May 2025 130,180 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread bald on inner edge, cracked/ perished close to cords showing (225/55r17)

Parking brake requires adjustment

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

advise underbody corrosion in general

Pass 11 Mar 2024 129,284 miles

advise both front and rear brake discs corroded/pitting

advise rear tyres cracking/perishing (5mm) 225/55 ZR17 101W

advise underbody corrosion in general

advise x2 front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 126,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge close to cords showing (225/55r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 126,798 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge close to cords showing (225/55r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/55 ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 113,449 miles

Front exhaust brackets snapped

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens broke (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (225/55r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 22 Sep 2020 113,449 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust brackets snapped

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens broke (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (225/55r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 24 May 2019 106,304 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 2255517

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 25 May 2018 100,495 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255517 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust clamp missing from mid to rear section but still secure

Fail 21 May 2018 100,229 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255517 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust clamp missing from mid to rear section but still secure

Pass 17 May 2017 91,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 95% worn (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edge no cords visible 2255517

Pass 17 May 2016 83,961 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 83,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 75,308 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2015 75,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,567 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,109 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 60,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,406 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 OWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OWA, 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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WU59 OWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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